Chinese Medicine

ATMS has released updated information and recommendations to assist ATMS members understand and comply with their Privacy obligations. As well as containing an overview of the applicable Legislation, this document provides answers to 14 Frequently Asked Questions. This document also sets outs the expectations ATMS has of its accredited members in respect of some specific Privacy issues.


NSW Commission for Children and Young People requires a Certificate for Self Employed People 
in child-related employment commencing 01 May 2010


NABS, a Commonwealth funded organisation, provides language interpreters between 
the deaf patient and healthcare practitioner
10 August 2009


Chinese medicine included in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (May 2009)


Chinese Medicine Registration Board of Victoria releases 
Infection Prevention and Control for Acupuncturists (May 2009)


Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian 
require practitioners to have a blue card before treating children (December 2007)


HICAPS is now available to ATMS acupuncturists


NSW Premier announces funding for Joint Chair in Traditional Chinese Medicine at 
University of Western Sydney and University of Sydney (November 2007)


ACT Health Infection Control Guidelines for Office Practices 
and Other Community Based Services. 2006.
source http://www.atms.com.au/