Creation of the College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta:

The Acupuncture profession has been regulated in Alberta since 1988 under the Health Disciplines Act. The profession has been governed by the Acupuncture Committee under the HDA since then.

In November of 2006 an interim council of the College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAAA) was created with collaboration of three professional associations: The Acupuncture Society of Alberta, the Alberta Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors, and the Canadian Health Profession Acupuncture Society. In April 2010, the CAAA held its first election.

The Minister of Health has given the College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta (CAAA) the responsibility to regulate our profession. Proclamation of a new regulation, with the CAAA replacing the Acupuncture Committee, will be in place on January 1, 2011. The CAAA would like to thank all dedicated individuals who helped to move the regulation of our profession forward and whose commitment and leadership has led the way for this milestone on the way to self-regulation.

Vision Statement:

The CAAA is committed to excellence in regulation and support of the Registered Acupuncturists of Alberta. 

Mission Statement:

The CAAA serves the public interest and supports the acupuncture profession by setting high standards of practice, education, competence and ethical conduct.