Professional Recognition for all your Practitioner Level Training Courses
Membership and Insurance for your Students/Graduates in 39 Countries*
1,100+ Natural Therapy Modalities Accepted or Create a New Modality
Pioneer Training Provider Status
- Status Benefits:
- Professional recognition for your modalities
- Professional membership and insurance for your students and graduates
- Add credibility to your programs and services by denoting your affiliation with IICT as a Pioneer Training Provider
- Pioneer Training Provider Status certificate
- Apply for unlimited modalities already approved by IICT*
- Option to create or add 1 new modality
- Each additional new modality application thereafter just $79.00, inc GST $86.90
- International modality recognition*
- Members-only Facebook community
- No Continued Professional Education Requirements (CPE)
- Advertise your status. Use our Professional Seals on your promotional materials and approved course certificates*
- IICT website listing
- 50% off your annual IICT practitioner membership, enabling you to access discounted insurance rates with our insurance partner BMS Group
- Discounted advertising rates on IICT’s social media and newsletters
Approved Training Provider Status
- Status Benefits:
- Professional recognition for your modalities
- Professional membership and insurance for your students and graduates
- Add credibility to your programs and services by denoting your affiliation with IICT as an Approved Training Provider
- Approved Training Provider Status certificate
- Apply for unlimited modalities already approved by IICT*
- Option to create or add 2 new modalities
- Each additional new modality application just $79.00, inc GST $86.90
- International modality recognition*
- Members-only Facebook community
- No Continued Professional Education Requirements (CPE)
- Advertise your status. Use our Professional Seals on your promotional materials and approved course certificates*
- IICT website listing
- 50% off your annual IICT practitioner membership, enabling you to access discounted insurance rates with our insurance partner BMS Group
- Co-Branded Landing Page
- Graduates receive 20% discount for their first year of practitioner membership
- Discounted advertising rates on IICT’s social media and newsletters
Premier Training Provider Status
- Status Benefits:
- Professional recognition for your modalities
- Professional membership and insurance for your students and graduates
- Add credibility to your programs and services by denoting your affiliation with IICT a Premier Training Provider
- Premier Training Provider Status certificate
- Apply for unlimited modalities already approved by IICT*
- Option to create or add 3 new modalities
- Each additional new modality application just $79.00, inc GST $86.90
- International modality recognition*
- Members-only Facebook community
- No Continued Professional Education Requirements (CPE)
- Advertise your status. Use our Professional Seals on your promotional materials and approved course certificates*
- IICT website listing
- 50% off your annual IICT practitioner membership, enabling you to access discounted insurance rates with our insurance partner BMS Group
- Co-Branded Landing Page
- Graduates receive 40% discount for their first year of practitioner membership
- Discounted advertising rates on IICT’s social media and newsletters
- Natural Marketing Book Bundle
- 1 IICT Newsletter Advertisement
- 1 IICT Facebook Business Page Post
- Express Application Processing
*International modality recognition is subject to approval of regional insurance partners, regulation of ‘protected titles’ (see below), and regional/state training requirements. It is your responsibility to be aware of any License(s), Registration(s), and regional/state training requirements in the countries/regions in which you are teaching courses. Training Provider Memberships are automatically renewed on a annual basis, unless otherwise specified. Being an ‘IICT Training Provider’ does not provide the applicant with Registered Training Organisation status (RTO); nor is IICT affiliated with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Once approved, all IICT ATP’s must not utilise terms such as ‘nationally recognised training ‘ or ‘nationally accredited training provider’ in conjunction with IICT ATP status. Pioneer, Approved, or Premier Training Provider status must only be referenced in conjunction with the IICT name and common seal on promotional materials, both electronic and hard copy. IICT Newsletter Advertising Feature is subject to Joint Venture Agreement with cross promotion of IICT to your training network.
FAQ
Who can apply to become a Training Provider?
Training Provider membership is intended for individuals, businesses and schools who train people to become practitioners in a specific field or modality. The intention is that when student’s graduate from your course they will be eligible for professional membership and practitioner insurance through IICT.
Can I use the term 'accredited?'
“Non-nationally recognised training (non-NRT) is training which may be conducted to meet enterprise, education, legislative or community needs. This type of training does not carry national recognition and is therefore not regulated by ASQA.
Whilst the term ‘accredited’ is not protected under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), it is important to note that marketing of business/training should not indicate any correlation to vocational education and training; this includes the use of NRT course codes, names, etc. (also see below regarding usage of the word Diploma). Furthermore, non-accredited training will not lead to an AQF qualification or statement of attainment. As such, this form of training would lead to perhaps a certificate of attendance.”
Approved Training Provider status must only be referenced in conjunction with the IICT name and common seal on promotional materials, both electronic and hard copy.
Does IICT offer it's members provider numbers for Private Health Fund rebates?
No, in order to keep our membership fees at the lowest possible price, IICT does not offer provider numbers directly to members. Because IICT is not an Association, we fall outside the necessary requirements to grant health fund provider status. Many people are unaware that private health funds only provide rebates to a handful of modalities, so in many cases, your modality would not be eligible for health fund provider status. If you do find that you require provider number status, then we recommend you select a specialist association for your chosen natural therapy. The Australia Government announced that from April 1st 2019, health fund rebates will no longer apply for the following modalities: Alexander Technique, Aromatherapy, Bowen Therapy, Buteyko, Feldenkrais, Herbalism, Homeopathy, Iridology, Kinesiology, Naturopathy, Pilates, Reflexology, Rolfing, Shiatsu, Tai Chi, and Yoga.
IICT welcomes and offers membership to members of existing associations, please contact us here if you have additional enquiries.
To learn more about the recent health fund reforms, click here.
Does IICT require or approve Continuing Education or Professional Development courses?
No. IICT does not approve continuing education courses and we do not require our members to complete Continuing Professional Development/Education courses to maintain their membership and insurance. Therefore, it is not necessary for you to submit short courses, CPE courses, or personal development courses for review.
Will all of my courses be approved internationally?
IICT membership is recognised in 39 countries worldwide; however, International modality recognition is subject to approval of regional insurance partners, regulation of ‘protected titles’ (see below), and regional/state training requirements. It is your responsibility to be aware of any License(s), Registration(s), and regional/state training requirements in the countries/regions in which you are teaching courses.
Below is a list of all 39 countries that IICT currently operates in:
UK and Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Gibraltar, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Greece, Latvia
Sweden, Channel Islands, Norway, Estonia, Austria, Malta, Isle of Man,
Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Czechia, Cyprus, Lithuania, Croatia, Romania, Solvenia, Hungary, Slovakia, Finland
South Africa (covered under the EU/UK insurer)
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
United States
Canada: Please note that Canada is not currently accepting new modality applications. Please contact us for special considerations.
What is a protected title?
By law, there are specific titles which are referred to as ‘protected titles’. This means that only those people who are registered, or endorsed, in a particular profession can use the titles associated with that profession. This may require the practitioner to obtain Licensing and or Registrations required by a regulatory authority. This can include, but is not limited to natural therapy professions such as: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Kinesiology, Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Art Therapy, Dietician, Psychotherapy, and Counselling.
Furthermore, it may be illegal for a practitioner to use a symbol, word, or description which could be reasonably understood to indicate that an individual is a health practitioner or qualified to practice in a registered health profession. In Australia, this is referred to as ‘holding out.’
Protected titles vary by country, and in some cases by state. For example, each state in Canada and the United States have their own specific occupational regulations. HERE is a list of protected titles in Australia. If you have further questions please contact AHPRA at 1 300 419 495.
As a Training Provider, you warrant to IICT that as part of your approval you are aware of any Licenses and/or Registrations required by law in the regions whereby you are teaching your courses. You must obtain and maintain and must ensure that every person employed or engaged by you to facilitate the provision of services/modalities holds any and all valid License(s) and/or Registration(s) required by any regulatory authority within the region or territory in which you/they practice and completes as required by any regulations such course(s) of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as are required for the renewal and continued validity of such License(s) and Registration(s).
When can I use the term Diploma?
In Australia, unless your course(s) have been accredited by the ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority), describing a course as a ‘Diploma’ is a breach of section 110 of the TEQSA Act 2011.
Describing the course as a Diploma could also potentially be construed as a breach of the NVR Act, which ASQA administers, as well as the Australian Qualifications Framework.
This information has been provided by the ASQA, Australia’s national regulator for vocational education and training, and has been administered by TEQSA, Australia’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.
If you have further questions, you can contact the ASQA at enquiries@asqa.gov.au or 1300 701 801 or TEQSA at enquiries@teqsa.gov.au or 1300 739 585.
What happens if my modality is not approved in a specific region?
If your modality is not approved with one of IICT’s insurance partners, you can still teach your course in that country/region. Your students will just need to find their own insurance in that country or you can recommend a provider for them.
If your modality is not approved in your preferred region you can request a full refund within 14 days.
Does IICT approve course levels such as Practitioner, Master, and Teacher?
IICT only approves the modality. Therefore if someone meets the minimum requirement to be a practitioner they will be approved for professional membership and insurance.
Any additional training that a student undertakes would be covered under this modality, as long as they are practicing within the scope of their training.
Once I am approved as a Training Provider are all of my courses approved in the future?
You are only permitted to use our Professional Seal for modalities approved by IICT. Should you wish to add additional modalities to your profile at any time, you must submit an application and receive approval.
For example if in your original application you are approved to teach Reiki and Massage, but at a later point in time you want to begin teaching Kinesiology this will require that you submit an Existing Modality application to IICT. Upon receipt of your application we will review your course to ensure it meets our minimum training requirements.
If you want to teach a modality that is not currently recognised by IICT you will need to submit a New Modality application. We will then send this application to our Insurance partners and they will assess if they will cover the modality or not. Please note that International modality recognition is subject to approval of regional insurance partners. Depending on your Training Provider status a new modality application may be included in your membership. If not, there is a small administrative fee of $79.00 + GST for each new modality application that you submit.
You can view a list of our approved modalities below:
Will my Training Provider membership automatically renew?
Training Provider memberships are renewed on an annual basis and will be automatically charged to the credit card on file.
Should you wish to cancel at any time, please send correspondence via email with your intention to atpsupport@myiict.com. Your subscription will still be valid for the remainder of that term. Upon receipt of your request you will receive a written confirmation. If for any reason you do not receive a written confirmation please follow-up via email or phone.
Should you wish to change your method of payment contact IICT at +61 02 5629 7777 during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday 10 – 4 AEST or send a request via email to atpsupport@myiict.com.
If I am a Training Provider, do I also need to sign-up for an IICT membership?
You are not required to have a separate IICT practitioner membership; however, you are required to have public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
If you would like to take advantage of the exclusive rates with our preferred insurance partners, including BMS Group, you will need to sign-up for a practitioner membership with IICT. A benefit of being a Training Provider is you are eligible to receive 50% OFF your annual practitioner membership. A special discount code will be provided to you upon acceptance of your application.
What information do I need to submit with my Training Provider application?
Please email us at atpsupport@myiict.com to receive an information pack with the Training Provider application and instructions.
1) Any relevant qualifications of founder/instructor as they relate to the modalities you are teaching. Please also upload a resume/CV if relevant
2) Teaching qualification of training (i.e. Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Diploma of Education, etc…) (if applicable)
3) Two letters of reference from students, clients, or peers testifying to your expertise. Facebook and Google reviews will not be accepted
4) Driver’s license or official photo identification
5) Client/student consent and intake forms
6) A detailed outline of your course curriculum including core components, number of hours, and mode of delivery
7) Training manuals
8) Sample certificate issued to graduates (one per modality). Must include: name of business/school, student’s legal name, name of modality, duration of course/# of hours, date and year, instructor/director/principal signature
9) Insurance certificate of currency/proof of insurance
10) Certificate of business operations/registration from the government
11) Refund policy for your course(s)
12) Complaint/grievance policy. Your policy MUST include a provision to engage an external mediator for any complaints that cannot be resolved internally
13) Correspondence/licenses from the governing body or copywright owner of modality to prove you are authorised to teach that modality (if applicable)
14) Company logo in JPEG or PNG format
15) Existing and/or new modality application(s), plus supporting documentation
16) Any additional documents that might be relevant to your application (i.e. First-Aid certificate, working with children check, etc…)
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United States of America
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