NOC 32200: Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists assess, treat and prevent diseases, conditions, disorders or imbalances of patients' using various forms of treatment including acupuncture, herbology or other holistic health approaches. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres and health clubs.
Official Main Duties for NOC 32200
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 32200
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Designated under IRCC's Healthcare Priority Stream →. Candidates with 6 months of qualifying Canadian or foreign experience in this NOC can receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at significantly lower CRS cutoff thresholds.
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 32200.
3232 continues as 32209 and part split off to emerging item 32200
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $32867 | $32867/yr | $79500 |
| Quebec → | — | $41600/yr | — |
| Ontario → | — | $37561/yr | — |
| Alberta → | — | $32867/yr | — |
| British Columbia → | $37929/yr | $37929/yr | $71000/yr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners usually require completion of a four- to five-year diploma program in traditional Chinese medicine from a private institute or completion of a program in traditional Chinese medicine from recognized medical schools abroad.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in Ontario and British Columbia, which includes completion of an approved registration examination.
- Acupuncturists usually require completion of a three- to four-year diploma program in acupuncture from a private institute or completion of some university undergraduate studies in science and training in a related health care discipline or work experience under the supervision of a registered acupuncturist.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for acupuncturists in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, which includes completion of an approved registration examination.
Official Job Titles for NOC 32200
16 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Chiropractors (See 31201 Chiropractors)View NOC 31201→
- Doctor of osteopathic medicine (See 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating)View NOC 31209→
- Massage therapists (See 32201 Massage therapists)View NOC 32201→
- Midwife (See 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals)View NOC 31303→
- Naturopathic physician (See 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating)View NOC 31209→
- Other practitioners of natural healing (See 32209 Other practitioners of natural healing)View NOC 32209→
- Physiotherapists (See 31202 Physiotherapists)View NOC 31202→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 32200 (Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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