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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
(02) 376-3067 | (02) 376-3068 | www.pitahc.gov.ph

Checklist of Requirements for Acupuncture Certification for non-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
physician from the country of origin or Government Filipino physician, whichever is
appropriate
4. Transcript of Records from the Acupuncture school attended;* and
5. Proof of completion of Acupuncture course, such as, but not limited to a Diploma*
6. Certification that his/her practice shall be under the supervision of a Filipino Certified
Medical Acupuncturist (CMA). * The list of Filipino CMAs may be found at our website
www.pitahc.gov.ph
7. Valid Passport issued by the Applicant’s country of origin*
8. Documents issued by the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) as well as the
Department of labor and Employment (DOLE) indicating that he/she is legally residing and
working in the Philippines, such as but not limited to immigrant Visa, Working Visa, Work
Permit, Alien Certificate of Registration, Alien employment permit, etc.
9. A letter of good standing on the number of years of licensure/certification on the practice
of acupuncture from the country of origin to be issued by appropriate government body*
10. NBI Clearance or its equivalent in country of origin
11. Upon submission of the requirements, an application fee of US $500.00 shall be paid by
the individual applicant. The successful applicants shall pay US $500.00 for certification
and accreditation fee. The certification is valid for two (2) years. A penalty of US $10.00
shall be charged per month for non-renewal of the accreditation.

Note: All requirements has to be submitted in eight (8) copies, with one (1) original and seven
(7) photocopies. *Requirements for numbers 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 must be authenticated by the
Philippine Embassy from the country of origin.

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