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 a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in 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 Steps 2 and 3 of the registration process. Please note that a favourable academic evaluation does not constitute a final confirmation of membership.
Canadian Applicants Residing in Québec
To submit your academic file for evaluation: info@cpmdq.com
Canadian Applicants Residing Outside Québec
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, it will undergo a final review by the CPMDQ. Membership is granted only once the complete application, required documents, oath, and payment have been received and found to comply with CPMDQ’s criteria and requirements.
The submission of an application, including a previously approved academic evaluation, does not automatically guarantee final acceptance. You will receive an email confirming the CPMDQ’s decision within 24 to 48 business hours after receipt of a complete file.
