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Enrolment of TCM practitioners begins
The Preparatory Committee on Chinese Medicine (PCCM) announces the launching of an enrolment exercise for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners from tomorrow (Friday). The exercise will last for four months until January 21, 1996.
Speaking at a press conference today (Thursday), the Chairman of the TCM Practitioner Sub-Committee of PCCM, Mr Cheung Tai-chiu, said: "The enrolment exercise aims at obtaining information on local TCM practitioners, such as number, modes of training, qualifications and practice profile.
"The exercise is essentially a statistical survey on TCM practitioners and should not be confused with statutory registration."
Mr Cheung pointed out that the general survey was targeted at both full-time and part-time TCM practitioners in Hong Kong, including herbalists, bone-setters and acupuncturists.
To be eligible for enrolment, one must be a Hong Kong resident and be either a full/part time local TCM practitioner practising the profession or engaging in TCM education prior to January 1, 1995 or a holder of a graduation diploma issued by a TCM training institution. Documentary support for such claims is required.
Also speaking at the press conference, the acting Deputy Director of Health. Dr Lam Ping-yan, said the information collected would be used by the PCCM as the basis for formulating future registration criteria. He, therefore, encouraged all eligible TCM practitioners to actively participate in the exercise.
Enrolment forms will be available from tomorrow at all District Offices and the PCCM Secretariat on 17th floor, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai. For enquiries, please call the Secretariat on tel 2961 8660.
Completed forms should be sent by hand or by mail to the PCCM Secretariat on or before January 21, 1996.
Mr Cheung added that the Sub-Committee would notify each applicant in writing as to whether his/her application was accepted. In case of objection, the PCCM's decision will be final.
End/Thursday, September 21, 1995