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The Constitution of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)

This Constitution was Certified and Adopted on August 5th 2003.

CONTENTS

Constitution:

• Name • Objects • Membership • Qualification of Membership • Application of Membership • Membership Fees • Resignation of a Member • Alteration of Constitution

• IICT Mission Statement • IICT Code of Ethics • Introduction • Competence • Consulting • Client Relationship • Professional Conduct and   Professional Development • Advertising

Name

The International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)
The Office is located at: 2nd Floor 78 High Street, Fremantle 6160
IICT National Director and CEO: Lawrence Ellyard.

Objects

1. To ensure all Members will adhere to, and comply with all sections of this Constitution and the IICT Code of Ethics.

2. To raise the overall public awareness of Complementary Therapies and Practices. As well as related healing arts and health sciences.

3. To foster and encourage a ‘bridging’ between conventional allopathic medical, and allied professions.

4. To maintain overall professional standards via membership to a recognised International Institute for Complementary Therapists.

5. To encourage the sharing of knowledge and goodwill among IICT members.

6. To create community and fellowship among the diverse Complementary Health Field.

7. To provide affiliation and greater credibility for Complementary Therapists via professional affiliation with the IICT.

Membership

The International Institute for Complementary Therapists offers both Associate and Full Membership for the following practices: For IICT modalities CLICK HERE

Qualification of Membership

All applicants must provide Certification in at least one of the above mentioned fields, along with the submission of the IICT Application and Payment of fees.

Application of Membership

All applicants must complete and submit the IICT application, along with attached certificate/s as proof of qualification upon application to become a member of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT).

Applications can be submitted:

1. Via our online application form with attached scanned files of Certification.
2. Via Post with copies of Certification
3. Via Fax with copies of Certification

Membership Fees

1. Full and Associate membership fees are to be paid in full, by June 30th and up to 30 days after the June 30th renewal period.

2. Pro-rata fees can be paid upon application and will cover membership until June 30th each year. At such time the annual membership fee will be required within a 30 day period after the June 30th period and thereafter on an annual basis in order to maintain IICT Membership.

3. In the case where membership has lapsed (30 days after June 30th) and a practitioner wishes to renew their membership, regardless of the time lapsed the practitioner will be required to pay the full annual membership fee.



Resignation of a Member

Any member wishing to resign may do so at any time by informing the IICT Director via the following means: Email, Fax or in Writing. Should a member wish to resign by default, the member may also wish to wait until July 30th, which indicates the 30 day period after June 30th has lapsed.

In the case where a new or existing IICT member wishes to resign, the IICT can offer a full refund on membership fees paid (minus postage and admin costs) within 30 days of joining or renewing membership. After this 30 day cooling off period the IICT will not offer a part or whole refund on the remaining membership period.

Alteration of Constitution

The Director reserves the right to amend the IICT Constitution as, and when, it is deemed necessary. Should such be the case all IICT members will be informed of these changes.

IICT Mission Statement

The International Institute for Complementary Therapists mission is to provide membership for all recognised Complementary Therapists across Australia and New Zealand, creating a recognised and unified standard of practice amongst all complementary healing arts and health service practitioners.

The IICT Code of Ethics

Introduction

1.1 This Code has been compiled by the Director of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and relates to the standards of practice for all Practitioners holding Membership in the IICT.

1.2. This Code of Ethics is the professional base standard expected of all Practitioners so as to preserve and enhance the reputation of the IICT and the public at large.

1.3 This Code applies to all Practitioners who are or who become Members of the IICT.

1.4 The IICT Director reserves the right to amend the Code of Ethics as, and when, it is deemed necessary. Should such be the case all IICT members will be informed of these changes.

Propriety

2.1 Client, student and public welfare shall take priority over self interest of members, employers and colleagues.

2.2 Confidentiality of client information must be observed at all times. In the case where client information is shared this must first precede consent from the client or legal guardian. Legal and contractual limits must be made clear to clients where appropriate.

2.3 All IICT members shall not behave in any manner that may bring the IICT or the members profession into disrepute.

2.4 All IICT members will, at all times, maintain ethical standards and show politeness and consideration to their clients and conduct themselves professionally so as to comply with the generally accepted standards of moral behaviour and decency.

2.5 Should any IICT Member be found to have transgressed any of the said Codes of Ethics, their IICT membership shall be revoked and their Membership Certificate shall be returned to the IICT Director.

Competence

3.1 All IICT members shall conduct their professional practice with reasonable skill and learning. In no way shall any IICT member misrepresent their level of training, expertise, experience, or qualification.

3.2 All IICT members shall not attempt to offer work or advice beyond their level of competence or training.



Responsibility

4.1 All IICT members must be personally responsible for professional decisions and must give due consideration to the foreseeable consequences of their actions within their field of expertise.

4.2 When working with, or for, other persons or organizations all IICT members shall maintain the highest integrity and standards of the profession.

Consulting

5.1 Clinical, consulting and evaluative information must be kept confidential and may only be communicated for professional purposes only with the consent of the client or as may be required by law.

5.2 If client records are kept by the practitioner, these shall be stored and disposed of in a confidential manner.

5.3 When clients are unable to give informed consent, due to age, medical condition, psychological state etc., consent will be obtained by a legal guardian.

5.4 Minors (16 years and under) must be accompanied for treatment by a parent or guardian or with written permission for such treatment must be obtained by a parent or guardian.

Client Relationship

6.1 All IICT members shall respect the client’s physical/emotional state, and shall not abuse clients through actions, words or silence, nor take advantage of the therapeutic relationship.

6.2 All IICT members shall in no way participate in sexual activity with a client. They consider the client’s comfort zone, and honour the client’s requests as much as possible within personal, professional and ethical limits. They acknowledge the inherent worth and individuality of each person and therefore do not unjustly discriminate against clients or fellow practitioners.

6.3 In the event that a IICT member and consulting client within their said profession should wish to participate in an intimate sexual relationship, any professional services must be terminated and the client be referred to another practitioner of the said profession.

6.4 Advance financial arrangements must be made that are understood by clients that safeguard the client’s interests. All fee structures, cancellation penalties (if any) and other relevant information or conditions must be clearly displayed by the practitioner of their said profession.

Professional Conduct and Professional Development

7.1 All IICT members shall attempt to informally resolve minor breaches in the IICT Code of Ethics by other IICT members. In the case where severe breaches are made or cannot be informally resolved, the member should inform the IICT Director in writing, furnishing all appropriate relevant details.

7.2 In the event that a dispute should arise between fellow IICT members, the said members shall make every attempt to resolve differences. Where differences cannot be cleared the said members may seek to find an agreed mediator to facilitate a suitable outcome for all concerned.

7.3 In no way shall an IICT member disparage, nor publicly criticize another IICT member.

7.4 All IICT members shall endeavour to obtain and maintain Public Liability Insurance within six months of becoming and IICT member. Public Liability Insurance can be obtained through ±OAMPS Insurance Brokers to an appropriate level for the practitioner concerned under the provisions and protocols of the practitioners’ profession.

7.5 All IICT members shall maintain their knowledge and professional skills required under the guidelines of the members profession.

Advertising

8.1 All IICT members are permitted to advertise themselves as either Full or Associate IICT Members (as the case may be according to their level of membership) so long as their IICT membership is current.

8.2 All IICT members shall not make claims or statements which may bring their profession or the IICT into disrepute.

8.3 No IICT member shall falsely imply sponsorship or verification by any organization which has not given their consent to do so.

8.4 All IICT members shall ensure that any advertising mentioning the IICT name shall be ethical and reserved in nature. In no way shall any member make exaggerated or misleading claims in their advertising bearing the IICT name.

8.5 IICT members shall make every attempt to inform prospective IICT members of our Code of Ethics and the provisions and costs of becoming an IICT member. In no way shall any member attempt to mislead, nor coerce another in joining the IICT. In all cases, members will direct the prospective client to the IICT website where the IICT’s Code of Ethics, guidelines for membership, and application can be obtained.

± The IICT receives a small commission per member for recommending OAMPS as our preferred broker.