Exam schedule

Below is the Ontario Clinical (Practical) Examinations (entry-to-practise practical examinations in Acupuncture, Manipulation and Physical Exam/Instrumentation) schedule for candidates seeking registration.

Register here for an exam session or read more about the Ontario Clinical (Practical) Examinations.

Exam Date	Registration Opens	Registration & Accommodation Request Deadline*	Timetable Notices Released	Results Released
Oct 16, 2022	Aug 24, 2022	Sep 14, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	Nov 17, 2022
Feb 5, 2023**	Nov 29, 2022	Dec 20, 2022	Jan 26, 2023	March 9, 2023
Apr 23, 2023	Mar 1, 2023	Mar 22, 2023	Apr 12, 2023	May 24, 2023
July 16, 2023	May 29, 2023	Jun 15, 2023	Jul 4, 2023	Aug 17, 2023
Oct 15, 2023	Aug 23, 2023	Sep 13, 2023	Oct 5, 2023	Nov 16, 2023

*Registration will close on this date OR once registration for the exam has hit capacity. Registration will be capped at 72 candidates per exam session (effective 2023).

**In the event of inclement weather making it unsafe for exam candidates, examiners and College staff to travel to the exam site, the College has reserved Feb 12, 2023 as the back-up date. All those seeking to sit the exam on Feb 5, 2023 are asked to also reserve this back-up date. If an exam postponement is necessary, the College will notify all registered exam candidates by email by 12:00 a.m. ET the morning of the exam. 

COVID-19 POSTPONEMENTS: Should scheduling changes be necessary due to COVID-19, the College has reserved alternate dates to those noted on the schedule to do its best to provide candidates with a fair and equal opportunity to sit the exams. If an exam session is postponed, alternate date information will be posted on this page.

Exam Fees

Below are fees related to the Ontario Clinical (Practical) Examinations.

Initial Clinical Examinations Fee	$350 + HST
Re-take of any Clinical Examination (per exam) Fee*	$150 + HST
Administrative Fee for Deferrals	$50 + HST
Examination Appeal Fee, Each Appeal	$75 + HST