01 Purpose and scope
The Pan-Canadian entry-level examinations assess competencies required for safe, competent and ethical entry-level practice. Eligibility is determined by each provincial regulator.
Important: This is an independent study guide based on the CARB-TCMPA Candidate Handbook, not an official website. Check the linked handbook PDF and your regulator for current dates, fees, locations and policies.
02 Acupuncturists examination format
| Component | Time | Questions | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple-choice (MC) | 2.5 hours | 125 including up to 10% experimental items | Independent multiple-choice questions |
| Clinical case (CC) | 2.5 hours | 40 including up to 10% experimental items | Case-based and independent multiple-choice and multiple-select questions |
Scoring essentials
- Each component contributes 50% of the total mark.
- Each question is worth up to one mark; no penalty for incorrect or missed answers.
- Multiple-select questions can receive partial marks, but selecting more responses than requested results in zero for that item.
- Experimental items are unscored and not identified, so answer every question.
03 Acupuncturists examination blueprint
The following are approximate blueprint ranges, not fixed question counts for every administration.
Multiple-choice component
TCM foundations23–33%
Diagnostics & treatment26–36%
Biomedicine11–17%
Acupuncture techniques10–16%
Safety5–9%
Communication, professionalism & management5–9%
Clinical-case component
Diagnostics and treatment account for about 36–46%, TCM foundations 29–39%, biomedicine 8–12%, safety 6–10%, and interpersonal/professional competencies 5–9%. Most items emphasize application and clinical reasoning.
04 Build a study plan
Allocate time by blueprint
Cover every practice area, then use wrong-answer data to strengthen weak areas.
Cover every practice area, then use wrong-answer data to strengthen weak areas.
Learn the delivery platform
Use the tutorial and sample test after booking to learn bookmarking, review and response controls.
Use the tutorial and sample test after booking to learn bookmarking, review and response controls.
Practise time management
Flag uncertain items, avoid overspending time on one question, and answer every item.
Flag uncertain items, avoid overspending time on one question, and answer every item.
05 Registration and booking
- Apply through your provincial regulator and obtain approval.
- After approval, choose the administration date and provide first and second preferred locations.
- Booking confirmation is generally emailed 2–4 weeks before the exam; follow your official notice.
- If confirmation has not arrived within two weeks of the exam, contact CARB-TCMPA.
The registration name must match the valid government-issued photo ID presented on exam day. Confirm current fees and cancellation deadlines with official sources.
06 Exam-day essentials
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early. A 1–29 minute late arrival may be admitted without extra time; 30 minutes or more is not admitted.
- Bring valid, non-expired government-issued photo identification.
- Personal items, phones, smart watches, notes, books, dictionaries and translation software are prohibited.
- The centre supplies a writing utensil and one blank sheet; a clear label-free water bottle may be allowed subject to venue approval.
- The timer continues during the permitted washroom break; report technical issues immediately.
- Do not record, remove, discuss or distribute examination questions or answers.
07 Results, rewrites and appeals
Scores from both components are combined and compared with the passing standard. Results are generally issued about 8–10 weeks after the exam by mail or through a secure portal, not by phone or fax.
Rewrite limits and any additional education requirements are determined by the provincial regulator. Each rewrite requires a new registration and fee.
08 Clinical cases and question styles
Clinical cases commonly provide demographics, chief complaint, history, findings, possible test results, initial treatment and follow-up information. Questions test differentiation, safety screening and treatment decisions.
Multiple-choiceFour options, one correct answer and no negative marking.
Multiple-selectThe required number is stated; partial credit is possible, but over-selection scores zero.
Case-linked itemsSeveral questions may share a case with evolving information.
Cognitive-level ranges
| Component | Remembering | Comprehension & application | Analysis & interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC | 20–30% | 35–50% | 20–30% |
| CC | 10–15% | 35–55% | 35–55% |
Study implication: about 70–90% of questions involve application or critical thinking. Practise differentiation, referral safety, point selection and treatment principles.
09 Common examination terminology
TCM concepts are commonly capitalized while biomedical organs or diseases use lowercase. For example, Liver can indicate the TCM system while liver refers to the anatomical organ.
| English | Pin Yin | 中文 | Study focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitution | Ti Zhi | 体质 | Individual constitution |
| Organ Theories | Zang Xiang | 藏象 | Zang-Fu functions |
| Qi, Blood, Body Fluid, Essence, Spirit | Qi, Xue, Jin Ye, Jing, Shen | 气、血、津液、精、神 | Fundamental substances |
| Five Elements Theory | Wu Xing | 五行学说 | Five-phase relationships |
| Etiology / Pathogenesis | Bing Yin / Bing Ji | 病因／病机 | Cause and mechanism |
| Treatment Principles | Zhi Ze | 治疗原则 | Treatment strategy |
| Inspection | Wang Zhen | 望诊 | Observation and tongue |
| Auscultation and Olfaction | Wen Zhen | 闻诊 | Listening and smelling |
| Inquiry | Wen Zhen | 问诊 | History taking |
| Palpation | Qie Zhen | 切诊 | Pulse and palpation |
| Eight Principles Differentiation | Ba Gang Bian Zheng | 八纲辨证 | Eight principles |
| Organ Differentiation | Zang Fu Bian Zheng | 脏腑辨证 | Zang-Fu patterns |
| Six Stages Differentiation | Liu Jing Bian Zheng | 六经辨证 | Six stages |
| Four Levels Differentiation | Wei Qi Ying Xue | 卫气营血辨证 | Warm-disease levels |
| Triple Energizer Differentiation | San Jiao Bian Zheng | 三焦辨证 | Triple Energizer |
| Meridians and Collaterals | Jing Luo | 经络 | Channels and collaterals |
| Acupuncture Point | Shu Xue | 腧穴 | Point location and actions |
| Five Transporting Points | Wu Shu Xue | 五输穴 | Five Shu points |
| Source / Connecting / Cleft Points | Yuan / Luo / Xi Xue | 原穴／络穴／郄穴 | Special-point categories |
| Back-Shu / Front-Mu Points | Bei Shu / Mu Xue | 背俞穴／募穴 | Zang-Fu related points |
| Lower He-Sea Points | Xia He Xue | 下合穴 | Fu organ points |
| Eight Confluent / Influential Points | Ba Mai Jiao Hui / Ba Hui Xue | 八脉交会穴／八会穴 | Extraordinary vessels and tissues |
| Moxibustion / Cupping / Scraping | Ai Jiu / Ba Guan / Gua Sha | 艾灸／拔罐／刮痧 | Technique and safety |
10 Tongue and pulse terminology
Tongue body
light red 淡红 Dan Hongpale 淡 Danred 红 Hongcrimson 绛 Jiangblue-purple 青紫 Qing Zienlarged 胖大 Pang Dathin 瘦薄 Shou Bospotted 点 Dianprickly 刺 Cicracked 裂纹 Lie Wenteeth-marked 齿印 Chi Yinflaccid 痿软 Wei Ruanstiff 强硬 Qiang Yingdeviated 歪斜 Wai Xietrembling 颤动 Chan Dong
Tongue coating
white 白 Baiyellow 黄 Huanggray-black 灰黑 Hui Heithick 厚 Houthin 薄 Bomoist 润 Runslippery 滑 Huadry 燥 Zaogreasy 腻 Nicurdy 腐 Fupeeled 剥 Bogeographic 地图舌 Ditu Shemirror-like 镜面舌 Jingmian She
Pulse qualities
| Pin Yin | English | 中文 | Dimension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu / Chen | Floating / Deep | 浮／沉 | Depth |
| Chi / Shuo | Slow / Rapid | 迟／数 | Rate |
| Xu / Shi | Deficient / Excessive | 虚／实 | Fullness |
| Hua / Se | Slippery / Choppy | 滑／涩 | Fluency |
| Xuan / Jin | Wiry / Tight | 弦／紧 | Tension |
| Xi / Da | Thready / Large | 细／大 | Width |
| Ruo / Wei | Weak / Feeble | 弱／微 | Strength |
| Cu / Jie / Dai | Skipping / Knotted / Intermittent | 促／结／代 | Rhythm |
| Chang / Duan | Long / Short | 长／短 | Length |
11 Standard acupuncture nomenclature
| English | Pin Yin | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian / Collateral | Jing / Luo | 经／络 |
| Main / Extra Meridian | Zheng Jing / Qi Jing | 正经／奇经 |
| Meridian / Extraordinary Point | Jing Xue / Qi Xue | 经穴／奇穴 |
| Needle Handle / Root | Zhen Bing / Zhen Gen | 针柄／针根 |
| Needle Body / Tip | Zhen Ti / Zhen Jian | 针体／针尖 |
| B-cun | Gudu Fen Cun | 骨度分寸 |
| F-cun | Shouzhi Tongshen Cun | 手指同身寸 |
Key B-cun measurements: manubrium to end of sternum 9; sternum to umbilicus 8; umbilicus to pubic symphysis 5; medial malleolus to ground 3; greater trochanter to knee 19; knee to lateral malleolus 16.
12 Conditions and pattern scope
The appendix standardizes condition terminology; not every item appears on every exam. Review presentation, red flags, differentiation, referral and acupuncture principles.
Infectious & respiratoryHepatitis, tuberculosis, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and pneumothorax
CardiovascularHypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure and myocarditis
GI & urinaryGastritis, ulcers, pancreatitis, cirrhosis, colitis, UTI and renal failure
NeurologicalCerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, facial paralysis, sciatica and neuralgia
Acute care & safetyPoisoning, bleeding, coma, shock, stroke and trauma: recognize and refer
Common TCM conditionsCold, cough, dyspnea, chest impediment, pain, bowel disorders, vertigo, insomnia, Bi syndrome and Wind-Stroke
Selected appendices are available during the exam, including terminology, nomenclature, tongue/pulse terms, materia medica, formulae and condition lists. Learn their structure before exam day.
13 What does the acupuncture examination actually test?
Are herbs tested?
The Acupuncturist blueprint marks Herbal Dispensary Management as n/a. However, herb and formula appendices are supplied and related names may arise in TCM illness, treatment or integrated cases. Know common categories, core actions, indications, contraindications and risks, but do not study dispensary management at the Herbalist depth.
Are herb properties tested?
Know clinically relevant nature and flavour, movement, channel entry, principal actions and major cautions. The useful level is explaining why an herb/formula fits a pattern or creates risk, rather than memorizing obscure facts in isolation.
Is Six-Stage differentiation tested?
Yes. Six Stages Differentiation (Liu Jing Bian Zheng) appears in the official common terminology appendix and belongs to TCM foundations and diagnosis/treatment. Know the six stages, core location, cold/heat and deficiency/excess features, representative symptoms and progression.
Which other differentiation systems?
Review Eight Principles, etiology, Qi-Blood-Fluid, Zang-Fu, channel, Six Stages, Four Levels and Triple Energizer differentiation. Questions often ask for the best pattern or treatment from a case, not a definition alone.
Is safety tested?
Definitely. Safety is about 5–9% of MC and 6–10% of CC. Review clean needle technique, infection control, sharps, pregnancy, anticoagulants, risky locations/depths, pneumothorax, fainting, stuck/broken needles, bleeding, burns, emergencies and referral.
Are law and professional rules tested?
Yes. Interpersonal skills, professionalism and practice management are about 5–9% in both components. The national exam tests entry-level practice; actual practice also follows provincial law, College standards and privacy law. Know consent, confidentiality, records, advertising, boundaries, mandatory reporting, conflicts, termination and referral.
Important limit: appearing in an appendix does not mean an item is tested in every administration. The blueprint defines ranges and proportions, not a fixed question list. These priorities guide study and are not official predictions.
APPENDIX K · TCM CONDITIONS186 conditions
14 Complete TCM condition glossary — Chinese & English
The complete 186-condition Appendix K list is grouped into six disciplines. Search in Chinese, English or pinyin. Select the Chinese name for the Chinese study page, or the English name for the English-language page.
186 TCM conditions
Internal Medicine Internal Medicine49 items
External Medicine External Medicine39 items
Gynecology Gynecology31 items
Pediatrics Pediatrics25 items
Orthopedics and Traumatology Orthopedics and Traumatology22 items
Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology20 items
No matching conditions. Try another Chinese or English name, or pinyin.
The names are publicly browsable. Detailed notes retain the site’s guest/registered/paid access rules; linked question stems and explanations are restricted to active paid members. Listing in an appendix does not guarantee an item appears on every exam.
Do not confuse biomedical stroke with the TCM condition Zhong Feng (Wind-Stroke). Sudden neurological deficits demand emergency assessment.
15 Core differentiation-system comparison
Questions commonly provide symptoms, tongue/pulse and course, then ask for location, nature, pattern, principle or progression. The following is a minimum working level.
Six Stages Differentiation 六经辨证
| Stage | 中文 | Core recognition | Common comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Yang | 太阳 | Exterior; aversion to cold, fever, stiff neck/back, floating pulse | Wind-strike with sweat vs cold damage without sweat |
| Yang Ming | 阳明 | Interior heat/excess; high fever, sweat, thirst, surging pulse or constipation | Channel pattern vs bowel-organ pattern |
| Shao Yang | 少阳 | Half-exterior/half-interior; alternating chills/fever, hypochondrial fullness, bitter taste, wiry pulse | Compare Tai Yang exterior and Yang Ming interior heat |
| Tai Yin | 太阴 | Spleen Yang deficiency-cold; fullness, poor appetite, diarrhea, little thirst | Compare Yang Ming bowel excess |
| Shao Yin | 少阴 | Heart/Kidney deficiency; cold or heat transformation | Cold transformation vs Yin-deficiency heat |
| Jue Yin | 厥阴 | Cold-heat complex, upper/lower disharmony and reversal | True/false cold-heat and reversal patterns |
Four Levels 卫气营血辨证
| Level | 中文 | Typical direction | Tongue, pulse and course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wei | 卫分 | Warm pathogen at exterior; fever, slight aversion, thirst | Red tip/edges, floating-rapid pulse |
| Qi | 气分 | Interior exuberant heat; high fever, sweat, thirst | Red tongue/yellow coat, forceful rapid pulse |
| Ying | 营分 | Heat enters nutritive level; worse at night, agitation or altered consciousness | Crimson tongue/scant coat, thready rapid pulse |
| Xue | 血分 | Heat agitates blood/wind; bleeding, eruptions, convulsions | Deep-crimson or purple-dark tongue |
Triple Energizer and other systems
Upper Jiao 上焦Lung/Wei and possibly Pericardium; respiratory, fever and consciousness signs.
Middle Jiao 中焦Spleen/Stomach damp-heat or dryness-heat; thirst, epigastrium, stool and dampness.
Lower Jiao 下焦Liver/Kidney fluid injury or downward damp-heat; bleeding, elimination and deficiency wind.
Eight Principles 八纲First identify exterior/interior, cold/heat and deficiency/excess, then Yin/Yang.
Qi-Blood-Fluids 气血津液Qi deficiency/sinking/stagnation/rebellion; Blood deficiency/stasis/heat/bleeding; fluids, damp and phlegm.
Zang-Fu 脏腑Link symptoms, emotions, sense organs, tongue/pulse and organ functions/pathogenesis.
APPENDIX J · BIOMEDICAL CONDITIONS54 conditions
16 Biomedical conditions — complete bilingual list & study links
All 54 biomedical conditions and acute clinical presentations are organized into nine groups. Click a Chinese condition name for the Chinese study guide, or an English condition name for the English study guide.
54 biomedical conditions
Infections & parasites 一、感染与寄生虫9 items
Respiratory system 二、呼吸系统6 items
Cardiovascular system 三、心血管系统8 items
Digestive system 四、消化系统7 items
Urinary system 五、泌尿系统3 items
Hematologic system 六、血液系统4 items
Endocrine system 七、内分泌2 items
Nervous system 八、神经系统8 items
Acute clinical conditions 九、急性临床情况7 items
No matching conditions. Try another Chinese or English term.
Browse the condition directory freely. Guests can read the first 15 study notes and registered members the first 30. Active paid members can access all notes and linked practice.
Prioritize emergency warning signs and referral for pneumothorax, stroke, shock, poisoning, coma and severe bleeding. Inclusion in the appendix does not guarantee an exam question.
BLUEPRINT STUDY · TWO KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS44 study topics
17 Safety & professional practice study guide
Study safety, communication, professionalism and practice management topic by topic, then apply them to related cases. Browse the directory publicly, register free for all study notes, and unlock linked CASE practice with an active paid membership.
01Public directory
02Free notes after registration
03Member CASE practice
44 topics · Public directory · Free notes with registration
01SafetyMC 5–9% · Clinical case 6–10%22
S01Free with registration
Risk assessment and the chain of infection
S02Free with registration
Hand hygiene and personal hygiene
S03Free with registration
PPE and contact, droplet and airborne precautions
S04Free with registration
Sterile needles and the clean field
S05Free with registration
Skin preparation, retention and needle counts
S06Free with registration
Sharps and biomedical waste
S07Free with registration
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
S08Free with registration
Sterilization monitoring and failed cycles
S09Free with registration
Needlestick injury and blood exposure
S10Free with registration
Anatomical hazards in needling
S11Free with registration
Fainting and altered consciousness
S12Free with registration
Stuck, bent and broken needles
S13Free with registration
Pneumothorax, visceral and neurological injury
S14Free with registration
Bleeding, hematoma and anticoagulants
S15Free with registration
Electroacupuncture and electrical safety
S16Free with registration
Moxibustion, heated needles and burns
S17Free with registration
Cupping, gua sha and skin integrity
S18Free with registration
Pregnancy, children and vulnerable patients
S19Free with registration
Clinic environment, home visits and falls
S20Free with registration
Fire, evacuation and power failure
S21Free with registration
Chemical hazards and workplace safety
S22Free with registration
Red flags, incident records and safety improvement
02Communication, professionalism & practice managementInterpersonal skills & professionalism: MC and case 5–9%22
P01Free with registration
Informed consent and withdrawal
P02Free with registration
Capacity, minors and substitute decision-makers
P03Free with registration
Sensitive areas, draping and express consent
P04Free with registration
Accessible and trauma-informed communication
P05Free with registration
Culture, religion and accommodation
P06Free with registration
Privacy, confidentiality and breaches
P07Free with registration
Clinical records, SOAP and student involvement
P08Free with registration
Corrections, retention and transfer of records
P09Free with registration
Fees, receipts, insurance and packages
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Advertising, titles and social media
P11Free with registration
Boundaries, gifts and conflicts of interest
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Preventing sexual abuse and inappropriate contact
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Scope, competence and practitioner fitness
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Collaboration, referral and ending care
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Disclosure, complaints and professional response
P16Free with registration
Mandatory reports, self-reports and confidentiality
P17Free with registration
The College, Council and Registration Committee
P18Free with registration
Complaints, ICRC and external review
P19Free with registration
Misconduct, incompetence and incapacity
P20Free with registration
Quality assurance, patient relations and executive roles
P21Free with registration
Fines, costs, compensation and funding
P22Free with registration
Deadlines, appeals and reinstatement
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The August 2026 PCE handbook supplies the examination framework; these independent notes synthesize study materials and official standards. Legal details focus on Ontario and vary by province. This directory is not an official promise of examination coverage.
Open the complete study guide →18 Detailed study checklist by domain
This is not a prediction list. It converts the blueprint into an actionable checklist. For each item, be able to explain it, recognize it in a case, compare close options and identify safety limits.
Professional practiceConsent, privacy, records, termination, advertising, conflicts, boundaries, mandatory reporting, referral and collaboration.
TCM foundationsYin-Yang, Five Phases, Zang-Fu, substances, channels, etiology, pathogenesis, four examinations and differentiation systems.
BiomedicineAnatomy, physiology, vital signs, common conditions, infection, medication risks, red flags, emergencies and referral.
Diagnosis & treatmentChief complaint, data synthesis, mechanism, pattern, principles, outcome assessment, follow-up, contraindications and education.
AcupunctureChannel pathways, point location/actions, special points, combinations, angle/depth, techniques, moxa, cupping and adverse events.
SafetyClean needle technique, hand hygiene, sharps, exposure response, fainting, stuck/broken needle, pneumothorax, bleeding, burns and high-risk patients.
Case-question sequence: rule out emergencies and contraindications, identify the main pattern, choose principles/points/technique, then verify consent, documentation and referral.
19 How to study the herb and formula appendices
The official appendices standardize herb and formula names; they are not full action charts. Link each name to category, core action, representative use, contraindications and higher-risk substances.
Selected materia medica names
| Pin Yin | 中文 | Pharmaceutical / common English | Study cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ren Shen | 人参 | Radix Ginseng | Qi tonic; compare related tonics |
| Huang Qi | 黄芪 | Radix Astragali | Qi, lifting, exterior and fluid actions |
| Dang Gui | 当归 | Radix Angelicae Sinensis | Blood tonifying vs moving contexts |
| Sheng Di Huang | 生地黄 | Radix Rehmanniae | Compare with Shu Di Huang |
| Ma Huang | 麻黄 | Herba Ephedrae | Release exterior; contraindications and risk |
| Fu Zi | 附子 | Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata | Processing, toxicity and preparation safety |
| Ban Xia | 半夏 | Rhizoma Pinelliae | Phlegm, counterflow and raw-product toxicity |
| Gan Cao | 甘草 | Radix Glycyrrhizae | Harmonizing; dose and interaction awareness |
| Dan Shen | 丹参 | Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae | Blood movement; bleeding/anticoagulants |
| Tian Ma | 天麻 | Rhizoma Gastrodiae | Wind, spasm and vertigo contexts |
Selected formula names
| Pin Yin | 中文 | Official English name | Comparison cue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gui Zhi Tang | 桂枝汤 | Cinnamon Twig Decoction | Compare exterior deficiency/excess |
| Ma Huang Tang | 麻黄汤 | Ephedra Decoction | Absence of sweat, wheeze and cautions |
| Si Jun Zi Tang | 四君子汤 | Four-Gentleman Decoction | Core Qi-deficiency formula |
| Si Wu Tang | 四物汤 | Four-Substance Decoction | Blood deficiency and modifications |
| Liu Wei Di Huang Wan | 六味地黄丸 | Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia | Kidney Yin and derivative formulae |
| Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan | 金匮肾气丸 | Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet | Compare Kidney Yin/Yang presentation |
| Long Dan Xie Gan Tang | 龙胆泻肝汤 | Gentiana Decoction to Drain the Liver | Liver/Gallbladder fire and damp-heat |
| Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang | 半夏泻心汤 | Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium | Cold-heat complex and focal distention |
Safety focus: go beyond actions and indications. Review toxicity, pregnancy, bleeding/cardiovascular risks, liver/kidney impairment, interactions and when prescribing is inappropriate.
20 Biomedical, emergency and professional vocabulary
| English | 中文 | Recognition cue |
|---|---|---|
| Informed consent | 知情同意 | Capacity, disclosure, understanding and voluntariness |
| Confidentiality / privacy | 保密／隐私 | Minimum disclosure and legal exceptions |
| Mandatory reporting | 强制报告 | Recognize legally reportable situations |
| Professional boundary | 专业界限 | Power imbalance, dual roles and sexual boundaries |
| Standard of practice | 执业标准 | Minimum professional expectations |
| Contraindication / precaution | 禁忌证／注意事项 | Do not perform vs modify/monitor |
| Adverse event | 不良事件 | Recognize, manage, document and follow up |
| Syncope | 晕厥／晕针 | Stop, position, vitals and escalation |
| Pneumothorax | 气胸 | Post-needling chest pain and dyspnea |
| Anaphylaxis | 过敏性休克 | Airway, breathing and circulation emergency |
| Cerebrovascular accident / stroke | 脑血管意外／中风 | Sudden neurologic deficit; emergency response |
| Myocardial infarction | 心肌梗死 | Chest pain, radiation, sweating and emergency care |
| Anticoagulant | 抗凝药 | Bleeding and bruising risk |
| Immunocompromised | 免疫功能低下 | Infection risk and technique modification |
| Referral / emergency referral | 转诊／急诊转送 | Outside scope or red flags |
English case-reading tip: identify onset, duration, severity, aggravating/relieving factors, associated symptoms, medication and red flags before evaluating options.
21 Final checklist
- Eligibility approved by regulator
- Registration name matches ID
- Location and room confirmed
- Delivery-platform tutorial completed
- MC and multiple-select scoring understood
- All blueprint areas reviewed
- Travel planned for 30-minute early arrival
- Prohibited-item and break rules understood