Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE
Matapang St., East Ave. Medical Center Cmpd., Brgy. Central, Quezon City
PITAHC
Tel. No. (02) 376-3067 (02) 376-3068

Checklist of Requirements for Acupuncture Certification for Filipino Applicants

1. Duly Accomplished Application Form for Acupuncture Certification

2. ID pictures (3 pieces, colored with white background, passport size, name printed at the
back)

3. Current valid health certificate within the 6-month period, duly issued by a licensed
government physician

4. Certificate of completion of Acupuncture trainings and seminars attended

5. Certification that his/her practice shall be under the supervision of a Filipino Certified
Medical Acupuncturist (CMA) or Certified Acupuncturist (CA). The list of Filipino CMAs
and CAs may be found at our website www.pitahc.gov.ph or www.pitahc.piaem.org.

6. Using the following matrix, submit a listing of at least 50 Acupuncture patients, seen by
the acupuncturist applicant under the mentorship of a CMA or CA. The listing should be
signed by the applicant and countersigned by the mentor.

Date Name Age Sex Biomedical TCM TCM Remarks: Should include
Diagnosis Diagnosis Acupoint other pertinent
used information related to the
condition of the patient

7. Upon submission of the requirements, an application fee of Php 500.00 for non-
community-based acupuncturist and P300.00 for community-based acupuncturist,
whichever is applicable, shall be paid by the individual applicant. The successful applicants
shall pay a certification and accreditation fee of Php 800.00 for non-community-based
acupuncturist and Php 600.00 for community-based acupuncturist, whichever is
applicable. The certification is valid for three (3) years.

*Note: All requirements has to be submitted in seven (7) copies, with one (1) original and
sIx (6) photocopies.