Council
The Council is the governing body of the College of Acupuncturists of Alberta (College). Under Section 6 of the Health Professions Act (HPA), the Council manages and conducts the activities of the College; exercises the rights, powers, and privileges of and carries out the duties of the College in the name of, and on behalf of, the College; and carries out the powers and duties of the Council under the HPA and the College’s bylaws.
Regulatory Committees
All Regulatory Committees report to the CEO/Registrar of the College.
Acupuncture Education Program Review Committee
The Acupuncture Education Program Review Committee (AEPRC) makes recommendations to the CEO/Registrar regarding potential entry to practice programs, any changes to the status of acupuncture education programs approved by the College, and minimum education standards and criteria for entry to practice acupuncture education programs. The AEPRC also conducts site visits of acupuncture education programs.
Competence Committee
The Competence Committee provides support and expertise to the College for the continued development, operation, and evaluation of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). Committee members may also be called upon to determine whether a member has met the CCP requirements for a practice permit or complied with conditions assigned to meet CCP requirements.
Complaints Review Committee/Hearing Tribunal Membership List
Under section 16(1) of the Health Professions Act (HPA), the Hearings Director may establish a Hearing Tribunal or Complaints Review Committee from a membership list comprised of both regulated members appointed by the Council and public members appointed by the government. Appointed members hold hearings related to professional conduct of regulated members under the HPA. This committee also reviews and ratifies settlements under section 60 of the HPA and conducts reviews under section 68.
Registration and Examination Committee
The Registration and Examination Committee (REC) reviews complex applications for registration and practice permits and provides expertise, guidance, and support to the practical examination process. When reviewing registration applications, REC members review and determine if an applicant/member has met legislated requirements and whether engaging in practice may pose a risk to public safety.
The REC makes recommendations to the CEO/Registrar regarding the development, administration, and scoring of the Alberta Acupuncturists Registration Examinations (AARE) and acts as a consulting body to the CEO/Registrar in the appropriate testing of knowledge and competency of applicants for registration. REC members support the practical examination process by developing and improving Alberta-specific components of the AARE.