Step 1 - Evaluation
Membership Prerequisites
As part of the academic file evaluation process, official proof of academic qualifications demonstrating a minimum of 1,000 hours of training in one or more approaches or disciplines of alternative medicine may be submitted by email. Acceptable documentation may include:
- A university degree or Bachelor, Master, Ph.D. of Science;
- A diploma issued by a university or private educational institution in a preventive therapeutic approach aimed at maintaining or restoring health through exclusively natural means; (Canadian or foreign);
- A professional certification in a preventive therapeutic approach aimed at maintaining or restoring health through exclusively natural means;
- Any other recognized accreditation in a preventive therapeutic approach aimed at maintaining or restoring health through exclusively natural means.
Before starting the membership registration process, applicants must have their academic training evaluated according to their province of residence. Once the academic evaluation has been completed and approved, applicants may proceed with Step 2 and Step 3 of the registration process.
Canadian Applicants Residing in Quebec
To submit your academic file for evaluation:
info@cpmdq.com
Canadian Applicants Residing Outside Quebec
To submit your academic file for evaluation:
local3351@cpmdq.com
Step 2 - Oath
Upon receipt of an email confirming that your profile meets the criteria and requirements of the CPMDQ, you will be required to:
Download, print, and complete the oath document;
Sign this document in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths.
To find a Commissioner of Oaths near you, you may contact your town hall, a financial institution, a notary, or a lawyer.
Applicants are encouraged to take a moment to review the CPMDQ Code of Ethics before signing the Practitioner Oath, as it outlines the professional standards expected of CPMDQ members.
Step 3 - Online Registration Form
Access the online form platform in order to:
Complete all required fields,
Upload a copy of your résumé, your academic certificates, as well as the duly signed oath document,
Check the box to accept the terms and conditions,
Proceed with the payment of the annual union membership fee of $350.
⚠️ Please note that this fee is non-refundable, but it is eligible for an income tax credit.
✅ Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email of acceptance within 24 to 48 business hours.
