Find a Qualified Acupuncturist in the New Zealand
The Chinese Medicine profession (including acupuncture) in New Zealand has applied to the Ministry of Health to be recognized under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003) and is currently waiting for the application to be processed. This will bring the profession into line with other Allied Health groups such as the physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths as well as the medical doctors, nurses and other health professions already included under the Act.
There are two main groups of practitioners in New Zealand:
Both groups require practitioners to hold at least a Bachelor's degree for membership. Members must also hold a First Aid Certificate and complete a minimum of 20 hours of Continuing Education annually to maintain a Practicing Certificate.
Since 1990, acupuncturists have been recognized as treatment providers by the NZ Accident Compensation Corporation, the New Zealand government health insurance scheme.
Everyone in New Zealand is covered by ACC’s no-fault scheme for injury from an accident. This includes children, beneficiaries, students, those who are working, unemployed, or retired.
The cover helps pay for recovery costs, including treatment, home and work assistance, and income assistance.
Many private and work-based health insurance schemes also cover at least part of the cost of treatment.
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