Assessment of TQ Skills and Competency

IMTQA requirements for submitting a video demonstration for assessment of Tai Chi and/or Qigong skills and competency.

Requirements for submission:

• iMTQA holds the right to request that an application for membership be accompanied by video evidence demonstrating an applicant’s skills in Tai Chi and/or Qigong.
• An evaluation of each video will be undertaken by the Accreditation Committee, whose decision whether to accept or reject the application will be final.
• This assessment will particularly apply to those applications for membership where a request is made by an applicant for “grandfathering” provisions to apply.
• Applicants can register and submit their videos supporting their application for membership via the iMTQA website (www.imtqa.org) or email (membership@imtqa.org).
• At the time of submitting a video, the applicant must also submit their “Video Registration Details” via email which will include:

(in the subject line of the email) – “(Insert Name) – Video Registration Details” and;

(in the body of the email)

• Full Name,
• Address,
• Date of Birth,
• Style of Tai Chi and / or style of Qigong
• Date that the video was submitted and whether by uploading to the website or via email.

Requirements for the video:

• Each video demonstration will be 4 to 6 minutes in duration. Video demonstrations of a longer duration than 6 minutes will only have the content of the video up to the 6-minute timeframe considered.
• Separate video demonstrations will be required for Tai Chi and Qigong.
• The video may be recorded using a camera or smartphone and has to be submitted in standard video formats of either MPG, MPEG, AVI, MP4 or MOV only. The recommended video resolution is 1080p: 1920 x 1080.
• The video must be clear, stable and smooth, recorded in a landscape orientation. Video editing including acceleration and video effects are not permitted. Lighting must be adequate for members of the iMTQA Accreditation Committee to easily view the demonstration.
• The full body of the applicant must fit into the video frame throughout the entire demonstration.

Declaration and Agreement TermsThe information given on this form is true and correct. I make the following declarations: • I declare that I will abide by the IMTQA Code of Ethics and any applicable rules, codes and regulations. • I declare that I will abide by all applicable health fund provider terms and conditions. • I declare that I am not currently under criminal investigation. • I declare that I have not had any licensure board or professional association ever discipline me. • I declare that I have not had my hospital privileges, license, certification, or registration suspended or revoked by any licensure board, professional association or healthcare agency. • I declare that I have never had my malpractice insurance revoked. • I understand that I must pay all my subscriptions and other monies due to iMTQA until I resign my membership. If you cannot make this declaration due to a specific situation, please address the issue in an explanatory statement.

Grandfather Provision Application Fee

Your application will not proceed without your application fee. You may also pay first year membership fees now, or wait until your application has been processed.

Initial Application Fee (non-refundable):  US $100.00