The following professions are recognized as Non-Conventional Therapeutics: acupuncture, homeopathy, osteopathy, Chinese traditional medicine, naturopathy, herbalism and chiropractic (Act nº. 71/2013, 2 September).
Access to the following professions of Non-Conventional Therapies: acupuncture, phytotherapy, Chinese traditional medicine, naturopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic, depends on the degree in one of these areas, obtained after a study cycle compatible with the requirements established, by order of the members of the Government responsible for Health and Education.
Homeopathy waits regulation of their study cycle. |
Applications for TNC professional licenses – process analysis
Applications for Acupuncture, Phytotherapy, Naturopathy, Osteopathy and Chiropractic: Under the terms of the article 19 of Act No. 71/2013, 2nd of September, the deadline for those who were practicing when this legislation went into force, ended in 19th of February of 2016.
Applications for Chinese traditional medicine: Under the terms of the article 19 of Act No. 71/2013, 2nd of September, the deadline for those who were already practicing when this legislation went into force, ended in 5th of November of 2018.
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For more information please contact ACSS´s Public Information Office at: atendimento@acss.min-saude.pt
In order to obtain recognition of qualifications and professional registration in non-conventional therapies, under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 7th of September, amended by the Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 20th of November, transposed into domestic Act by Act No. 9/2009, of 4th of March, amended by Act No. 41/2012, of 28th of August and by Act No. 26/2017, of 30th of May, you must deliver the following documents to ACSS, in person, via e-mail (tnc@acss.min-saude.pt), or by mail to:
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Administração Central do Sistema de Saúde, IP
Parque de Saúde de Lisboa, Avenida do Brasil, 53, Edifício 16
1700-063 Lisboa
Portugal |
FOR EU CITIZENS
Form
(click to download)
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Copy of diploma/certificate or other titles
Document from the competent authority from the country of origin or provenance, proving that the professional has the conditions required by that country to practice the profession
Identity card/passport (under declaration of honour)
Study plan of the course issued by the school
(subjects, hours and credits)
Documents proving professional experience
Criminal record (up to 3 months issuance)
Portuguese language certificate (minimum B2 level)
Photo, original and updated
Payment receipt
(50,00 euros)
The recognition of qualifications is a single process but doesn’t ensure the issuance of a professional license. Interested professionals who obtain recognition of their qualifications by ACSS must subsequently apply for a professional license, for which they must pay the applicable fees. |