aci - acupuncture council of ireland

If you are an existing ACI Member and would like to renew your membership of the Acupuncture Council of Ireland, you can do so, on-line.

Note: The renewal fee for 2023/2024 is

€70 – Non Practising Members

€150 – Practising Members

The on-line renewal process is:

  • Fill out the on-line form and attach
    • the relevant ACI points form – download HERE.
    • your insurance certificate if necessary (see on-line form for more details).
  • Email this form by clicking the SEND button.
  • Pay the renewal membership fee.
  • The ACI will acknowledge the forms by email
  • The ACI will review the forms

If your forms are in order:

  • Your membership will be renewed.

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:

Renew Membership-Practising

on-line form for existing members - practising

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

  • ACI Member Details

    Please complete this form and return as it is necessary for the Association to hold a membership form for each member for each membership year.
  • The Title of “Dr” may only be used if the applicant holds a verifiable Degree in Medicine. PhD are not accepted.
  • Membership will not be accepted without CPD points

  • Your Business Listing for ACI Website

    If you wish to be listed on THE ACUPUNCTURE COUNCIL OF IRELAND Website, please fill out the details you wish to have included:
  • Listing you want on the website

  • Declaration & Insurance

    This is a self-regulating register representing a professional body dealing with the public and government agencies therefore it is important that you confirm the following:
  • Please send a copy of your current insurance cert if not already furnished. If you are a member of the Block insurance Balens will send a copy to the Administrator. If you are not practising at the moment then please complete the non practising form.
  • This form collects your details above so we can process your application. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

  • Attachments

  • Attach the following if relevant: - CPD points document and - Copy of your current insurance certificate. 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.
    • Fill in any relevant information that isn't covered elsewhere.

    • Membership Fee

      Please note there is a membership fee to be paid. After you press the EMAIL FORM TO ACI button, please pay the membership fee.
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    Step 2 of 2 – Pay the Fee of €150:

    Benefits of Membership

    • We are the only independent regulatory body, which adds credibility and professionalism to your practice.
    • Members of the ACI are approved by major health insurance providers.
    • Backup of a professional regulatory body, which offers reassurance and inspires confidence in your patient.
    • Free listing on our website.
    • Access to members only area of our website.
    • Reduced fees for Continuing Professional Development.
    • Block Insurance Scheme offering discounted rates to members for professional Indemnity.
    • The use of our LOGO.
    • Free brochures and other marketing aids.
    • In 2010 and 2011 we ran an acupuncture awareness week to promote public awareness of acupuncture within the community.
    • Members use the letters ACI after their name.
    • We are there to support and protect our members and the public.
    • National register of approx 500 members.
    • We are a not for profit organization so our members own the company and the board operates on a voluntary basis.
    • Social Media campaigns.