Documents

These documents set out the standards, governance, and professional expectations required of members of the Irish Acupuncture Register.

The founding governance document of the Irish Acupuncture Register, setting out purpose, principles, membership, governance, and accountability.

Defines ethical conduct, informed consent, professional integrity, confidentiality, autonomy, and patient-centred care.

Clarifies professional boundaries, positioning of care, referral responsibilities, and the limits of clinical claims.

Sets out clinical, hygiene, consent, record-keeping, and risk-management standards expected of members.

Explains expectations for reflective learning, maintenance of competence, and a proportionate approach to CPD.

Provides a fair, transparent, and proportionate process for receiving, assessing, and resolving complaints.

Sets expectations for protecting children and vulnerable adults, recognising concern, and responding appropriately.

Explains how concerns about conduct, competence, or behaviour may be considered fairly and proportionately, with public protection at the centre.

A concise public-facing summary of the education and entry standards expected by the Irish Acupuncture Register.