What does AACP mean in PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) is the professional acupuncture body representing physiotherapists, physical therapists and other health professionals who have undertaken specialist training in traditional acupuncture.

AACP provides a wide range of services to support its members, including clinical advice and guidance, continuing professional development activities, resources and research information. The association also campaigns on behalf of its members to ensure that the highest quality standards are maintained in the practice of acupuncture.

In order to become a member of the AACP you must meet certain criteria as set out by the association. The criteria include being registered with a relevant professional body and having completed either an approved post-graduate qualification or 400 hours + of approved course work in various aspects of acupuncture theory and practice.

Yes, AACP offers its members various CPD activities, seminars, lectures and webinars on topics such as medical ethics, patient safety, pain management and health promotion. These activities are designed to help our members stay up-to-date with best practice guidelines and maintain their professional competency.

The association has conducted a considerable amount of research into various aspects of traditional Chinese medicine including efficacy evaluation studies as well as surveys exploring patient acceptance and satisfaction from treatments carried out by AACP registered practitioners.

Being a member of the AACP is not essential, however it does demonstrate your commitment to upholding high standards in your practice as each member must meet specific educational requirements before becoming a registered practitioner. By registering with us you will also be able to access resources which you may need when carrying out treatments.

Yes there are opportunities for members to get involved in some voluntary roles e.g., serving on committees; writing articles or reviews; taking part in focus groups or helping out at conferences etc. These roles provide members with an opportunity to give back to their profession by contributing positively towards developing good clinical practices within the field of acupuncture.

Some seminars are open to both members and non-members however it is advisable that if you are intending on attending multiple events then membership would be beneficial due to discounted rates applicable to association members only.

If you have any complaints regarding treatment received from an acupuncturist registered with us then please contact us directly using the details provided on our website so that we can investigate further.