aci - acupuncture council of ireland

If you are a qualified Acupuncturist and would like to become a registered member of the Acupuncture Council of Ireland, you can do so, on-line.

Note: There is a once off processing fee of €75 (non refundable).

The on-line application process is:

  • Fill out the on-line form and attach the relevant files (see Document Checklist at bottom of page).
  • Attach the payment (see the Payments Guide at bottom of page)
  • Email this form by clicking the SEND button.
  • Pay the application fee
  • The ACI will acknowledge the forms by email
  • The ACI will review the forms

If your forms are in order:

  • You will be called for an interview
  • This is intended to be a two way process, whereby you will meet two Board representatives to talk about your TCM experience to date and to find out more about the benefits and privileges associated with ACI membership. We like to meet you personally to discuss your membership application and introduce ourselves and our organisation to you to achieve a better working alliance.

Once the interview process is completed:

  • Your application will be reviewed and you may then be allowed membership of the ACI

Wishing you every success and looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Mags O’ Brien.

Step 1 of 2 – Fill out the following form:

Join The ACI

on-line form for new members

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • The Title of “Dr” may only be used if the applicant holds a verifiable Degree in Medicine. PhD are not accepted.
  • DD slash MM slash YYYY
  • Full address of your premises where you practice.
  • If Non EU, Please supply copy of Passport with appropriate Visa confirming Eligibility to Work in Ireland)

  • Qualifications

  • Type the address of the college you qualified from
  • Please type email address of admin, principal or teacher.

  • Disclosures & Declaration

  • This form collects your details above so we can process your application. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

  • Attachments

  • See the Document Checklist for list of documents required such as CV, case histories etc. Allowable file formats are: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, csv, zip.
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, zip, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10.
    • See the List of Requirements for Application Portfolio on Application form for list of dcuments required such as CV etc. Allowable file formats are: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, csv, zip.
      Drop files here or
      Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx, xls, csv, zip, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10.
      • Fill in any relevant information that isn't covered elsewhere.

      • Registration fee

        Please note there is a small administration fee of €75 to apply for membership. After you press the EMAIL FORM TO ACI button, please pay the administrative and application fee.
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      Step 2 of 2 – Pay the Fee:

      Document Checklist

        1. Current CV
        2. Copies of all TCM Related Diplomas
        3. Copy of Course Outline from College where TCM training took place
        4. Two References – if References are not current ACI members, then the References MUST be in hard copy and not just name only.
        5. Proof of Eligibility to Work in Ireland
        6. Copy of Current Insurance Document
        7. 2 Case Studies. Fill out these documents – Client-Intake-Form-ACI-for-case-study-1 (Identifying details withheld) & Client-Intake-Form-ACI-for-case-study-2.(Identifying details withheld).
        8. 2 Passport sized photographs (should be files with your name on them)

      Payments Guide

      Payment Pro Rata included:

      September Application: €150 + €75 Administration fee= €225

      January Application: €115 + €75 Administration fee=€190

      March Application: €75+ €75 Administration fee=€150

      June Application: €40+ €75 Administration fee=€115