Details on the education and examination requirements for Alternative Medicine Practitioners and reasons why Alternative Medicine can play a vital role in the healthcare system.

Alternative Medicine education;

Interest in alternative medicine has grown significantly over the last decade, creating a demand for alternative practitioners. Three elements must be present to ensure that these healthcare professionals do not pose a threat to public health:

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Alternative Medicine practitioners must be educated at medical colleges that have been accredited by an agency recognized by the Alternative Medicine Examiners Council of Canada (AMECC) .;

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Practitioners must be examined by a national examining board that sets high standards for eligibility and provides standardized test administration; board examinations must be developed in accordance with national testing standards.

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Practitioners must be licensed, required to take continuing education, and subject to peer review.