Application for BRCP Membership
There are two recognised routes for entry to the BRCP Register:
- The applicant has successfully completed, and Graduated from, a training course recognised by the ICNM/BRCP.
- The applicant has completed a training course not officially recognised by the ICNM/BRCP - in which case the application will be referred to the Registration Panel in the appropriate discipline.
Applicants who wish to Register at Practitioner level will be able to prove their ability and competence in making a Complementary Diagnosis. They will also agree to abide by the BRCP Code of Ethics and Practice.
It is a requirement of the Register that Practitioners have professional insurance which includes a £2.5 million cover of Indemnity for Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Products Liability where appropriate. Applicants have the option of joining the ICNM Block Insurance Scheme which is only available to BRCP Members. Other policies are acceptable if they meet this criteria. ICNM Block Insurance is invalid unless the Practitioner has gained, and maintains, Registration with BRCP.
The cost of joining the BRCP is currently £140 for the first year of Registration, and £70 for subsequent years. Applications to join additional Divisions/Practises of the BRCP cost a one-off payment of £35.
To make an application as a BRCP Member of the Register, please complete an application form, which can either be downloaded from this web-site, or available from the ICM office by asking for a BRCP application pack.
BRCP Application Form - Microsoft Word version to complete electronically
BRCP Application Form - pdf version to print out and complete by hand
Application Notes
Where a Practitioner or Therapist has not completed a course which is recognised to date by the ICNM/BRCP, and the application goes forward to the Registration Panel, the following criteria will be relevant to assessment of the Practitioner's training and competence:
- Philosophical understanding: concerning the overall principles of Complementary Medicine as a unique system, which aims to treat the whole person including the vital force and spiritual energy.
- Health Sciences: Studies at the appropriate level of competence to match the discipline concerned.
- Clinical Skills: An applicant should be in professional practice and be able to provide full details.
- Diagnostic Assessment: This is described in the Code of Ethics, Section 9.
- Clinic/Practice: Details of the facilities, management and standards of practice will be required.
- Complementary Medicine and the Law: Applicants should have a clear working knowledge of good and ethical practice.
- Research: Applicants should be aware of the principles and protocols relevant to Complementary Medicine and the discipline practised.
- Case Studies: One or more case study (with all personal details of a client removed) will normally be required by the Registration Panel. For Practitioners of Homoeopathy, ten cases will normally be required by the Panel, subject to their discretion. Further details concerning presentation of case material are available in the BRCP Information pack from the ICNM office.
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