Join the Register

Join the Irish Acupuncture Register

Choose the membership pathway that reflects your professional or educational status and complete your application securely online.

1Choose your category

2Complete the application

3Committee review

4Membership decision

Membership pathways

Select the category that applies to you

Each application is assessed against the Register's published standards and governance procedures.

Registered Practitioner

Professional registration

For qualified acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners seeking professional registration and inclusion on the public practitioner register.

Public practitioner profile
Professional recognition
Access to standards, CPD and member resources
Insurance reimbursement eligibility where applicable

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Student Member

Student membership

For students currently enrolled in a recognised acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine education programme.

Connection with the professional community
Educational information and member resources
Networking and professional development
Clear progression towards practitioner registration

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Associate Member

Professional affiliation

For healthcare professionals, educators, researchers and supporters who are connected with acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine but are not applying as registered practitioners.

Professional affiliation with the Register
Access to relevant information and resources
Opportunities for collaboration and events
Recognition as part of the wider IAR community

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Unsure which category applies? Contact the Register before submitting your application and we will help identify the correct pathway. Contact the Register