British Register of Complementary Practitioners

Introduction

The BRCP Membership Register: The BRCP is a Membership Register that is administered by the ICM. In assessing training standards, quality of course provision, and the competence of individual Practitioners and Therapists, the BRCP promotes the achievement of Best Practice, and not just the standard of Safe Practice. The BRCP distinguishes between the status of a Practitioner and a Therapist with the following distinctions: A BRCP Practitioner will be able to make a 'Complementary Diagnosis' and will therefore be competent to treat diseases and illnesses, and to work independently. A BRCP Therapist will be able to offer safe holistic treatments within the terms of the contra-indications of their discipline(s). Read More >

Application to join the BRCP:
We welcome applications from Practitioners and Therapists of all disciplines. If you wish to join the BRCP, please complete the application form and send it to the offices of the ICM.

Graduates of training courses which are known and approved by ICM/BRCP will usually qualify for Membership of the relevant Division, on the basis of a completed application form and tutor references.

Applications by Graduates of training courses which are not known or approved by ICM/BRCP will usually be assessed by the Registration Panel in their discipline. This may include a further case study and/or interview in some circumstances.

BRCP Code of Ethics and Disciplinary Procedure:
All BRCP Members agree to uphold the BRCP Code of Ethics and Disciplinary Procedures

Code of Ethics >
Disciplinary & Complaints Procedure >

ICM Block Insurance Scheme:
The ICM has a block insurance scheme through Balens Insurance. For further details, read more >

Divisions and Practises of the BRCP:
The BRCP has 24 separate Division and Registers of Practitioners and Therapists across a range of Complementary Medicine - from Acupressure to Zone therapy. For further details of the BRCP Divisions, and where our Practitioner Members are Registered with us, read more >

Student Membership:
Information for students and how they can apply for BRCP Student Membership. Read more >

Progression Opportunities
As part of our commitment to the standard of Best Practice, we are currently developing two further designations of Senior Practitioner, and Fellow of the ICM. We expect these senior designations to provide not only a benchmark in the training, experience and practice across the disciplines, but also to establish a further recognised route of career progression for our Members.

The ICM and BRCP Committed to Excellence in Training and Education.

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