China Overseas Chinese Network, July 7th. According to the Canadian "Sing Tao Daily" report, the Canadian Traditional Chinese Medicine Physicians and Acupuncturists Administration (CTCMPAO) qualification examination in October this year allowed candidates to choose the Chinese version for the first time, becoming the 26th in the province. The first regulated professional medical practice to be allowed to set up examinations in languages ​​other than the official English and French examinations.

　　In an interview with Sing Tao Daily on Tuesday (5th), Ann Zeng, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Chinese Medicine Administration, pointed out that all Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists currently registered in Ontario must pass the Pan-Canadian Examinations. Then you can practice.

The exam is administered by the Canadian Federation of Chinese Physicians and Acupuncturists Regulators.

British Columbia has always had Chinese exams, and Ontario will adopt the British Columbia method. The entire exam paper is translated into Chinese, and there are two versions of traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese.

　　The Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine puts the protection of the public interest first.

She said that while protecting the safety and health of the people, it also provides a flexible mechanism for Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists applying for registration to meet their practice standards.

　　She said that the "Traditional Chinese Medicine Law" stipulates that TCM physicians and acupuncturists can have the title of "Doctor"; however, the correct professional titles for practitioners at present are TCM physicians and acupuncturists.

The Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine is actively researching and discussing the formulation of a reasonable standard, and then discussing with the Ministry of Health to amend the registration law before the professional title of "doctor" can be established.

　　Under Ontario's Medical Profession Regulation Act (RHPA), medical professionals must be fluent in either English or French.

She said that the Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine adopts a more flexible approach to Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists.

There are currently more than 100 registered members who cannot communicate in English or French.

They must submit a written language plan, which can be translated by an assistant or receptionist to communicate with the patient and the Authority.

In fact, the communication of the Chinese Medicine Authority is also bilingual in Chinese and English.

　　Ann Zeng said the Pan-Canadian exam is an entry-level standard for both Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists, including the same practice safety.

In other words, Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists registered in British Columbia can also obtain equivalent titles when they transfer to Ontario; practitioners in Ontario can also practice in British Columbia.

　　She said, of course, the medical records of practitioners can also be registered in Chinese, but in order to integrate medical treatment and cooperate with other professional medical care or joint medical care, the medical records of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists must be understood by other professional medical staff. It still has to be translated into English or French.

　　At present, there are nearly 2,700 registered Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists in the Chinese Medicine Council, and it is estimated that 50% to 60% of them use Chinese as the language of oral communication or practice.

She said that since this is the first time Ontario has offered a Chinese-language professional medical exam, it is not yet known how many candidates will choose to take the exam in Chinese.

Many people may still be hesitating whether to take the Chinese test in October this year.

After all, it takes a considerable amount of preparation to cope with a professional exam.

　　The Chinese Medicine Board will hold two Chinese examinations every year.

Those who are too late to take the exam in October can apply for the exam in April next year.

This year's Chinese test will be held on October 3 and 4, as well as on 26 and 27.

Registration deadline is next Friday (July 15).