Can Mezzanine

32-36 Loman Street

London
SE1 0EH
Tel: 020 7922 7980
Fax: 020 7922 7981
Email: info@icnm.org.uk
Website: www.icnm.org.uk

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Guidance Notes

All applicants are requested to read these notes before completing the application. The
application form is designed for use by Practitioners in all disciplines of complementary medicine,
and after completion should be submitted online with copies of certificates from courses
attended and credits achieved and insurance documents uploaded or posted to the above
address. The questions are designed to give the Registration Panel a full summary of the
competence and underpinning knowledge of the applicant. Where the question does not apply,
please mark N/A (Not Applicable).

Applicants must satisfy the Registration Panels of the BRCP that they fulfil the criteria laid down
by the particular Panel. This is usually covered by recognised courses or through an
assessment process which may vary according to the discipline but will generally fall into the
following categories:

1. PHILOSOPHICAL UNDERSTANDING concerns the overall concept of Complementary

Medicine as unique systems, which treat all levels of consciousness including the vital force
and spiritual energy.
2. HEALTH SCIENCES at the appropriate level of competence to match the discipline
concerned.
3. CLINICAL SKILLS – applicants who have been in professional practice should give full
details.
4. DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT is described in the Code of Ethics and Practice SECTION 9
5. CLINIC / PRACTICE.
6. COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THE LAW
7. RESEARCH principles and protocols.
8. CASE RECORDS. These are usually examined and assessed by the course examiner who
must certify that the cases reflect the ability of the applicant. Two case histories will always be
required for HOMOEOPATHIC applicants while for other disciplines case histories will be
required at the discretion of the Registration Panel. Case records must not contain the name
or address of the patient only their age and sex. They must be completed on typed A4 paper,
double spaced and chronological. Case history must be based on patient's notes taken
during visits. Each page must be numbered consecutively and fastened with a metal staple.
All cases must be completed unsupervised.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The application is submitted to the Registration Panel for consideration. If you are accepted for
BRCP membership your certificate and Registration receipt will only be sent to you once we have
confirmation of your insurance. If the application is unsuccessful the applicant may be invited to
an interview or assessment with the Registration Panel, this may incur an extra fee. The BRCP
reserves the right to refuse application without giving a reason.

BRCP Administered by ICNM Registered Charity No.1123644 - ‘The Hallmark of Best Practice’
 Can Mezzanine
32-36 Loman Street
London
SE1 0EH
Tel: 020 7922 7980
Fax: 020 7922 7981
Email: info@icnm.org.uk
Website: www.icnm.org.uk

PRACTITIONER INSURANCE
All Practitioners must have a policy that covers them for Public Liability and Professional
Indemnity (minimum of £2.5 Million). If you require practitioner insurance this can be obtained
through the ICNM Block Scheme. Please contact Balens on 01684 893006 and ask to be
covered on the ICNM Block Insurance Scheme. This must be done at the same time as
applying for BRCP Membership

ICNM REFERRAL SERVICE

In order that a comprehensive referral service can be provided, all practice addresses, telephone
and Email numbers should be included. Please note this additional information on a separate
sheet and attach to the application form.

CODE OF ETHICS AND PRACTICE

BRCP Membership requires acceptance of the ‘BRCP Code of Ethics and Practice for Members’
and applicants must read it before signing this declaration. Any complaints from patients will be
referred to the Disciplinary Committee convened by the BRCP for the purpose. The ICNM
administers the BRCP.

OTHERS USING THESE CRITERIA

The British Register of Complementary Practitioners or the Institute for Complementary and
Natural Medicine will accept no responsibility for the use of these conditions of membership by
other parties.

Clive Teal
Registrar, British Register of Complementary Practitioners

BRCP Administered by ICNM Registered Charity No.1123644 - ‘The Hallmark of Best Practice’