-Full: practitioners successfully qualifying from a training institution accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB) are automatically eligible for full membership. Such courses are currently three years full-time or the part-time equivalent and study includes biomedical science appropriate to the practice of acupuncture. Courses also include a substantial clinical component.
Other practitioners must satisfy the BAcC Admissions Process, through written application and interview, that they have a level of training and competence equivalent to recent graduates of BAAB accredited colleges.
-Provisional: may be offered to applicants where additional skills or training are required before they are eligible for full membership.
-Non-practising: practitioner members who temporarily cease practising but who want to receive all the usual mailings.
-Overseas: practitioner members based outside the UK.
-Student affiliate: a free web-based facility only open to students of BAAB accredited institutions. Students can register, download materials, take part in forums and access practical advice on being an acupuncturist.
Membership fee
-Full: £605
-Provisional: dependent on training requirements
-Non-practising: £85.00
-Overseas: £110.00
-Student affiliates: no fee
(All figures are for 2013)
Required continuing education
Continuing Professional development ever year is required
Requirements for continuing membership
-Completion of annual renewal form, sent to all members.
-Agreement to abide by BAcC Codes of Safe Practice, Professional Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.
-Full Medical Malpractice & Public/Products Liability insurance cover (included in membership subscription fee for most members).