How to Submit a New Modality Request to the IICT for Consideration

If you know of a modality that is not on our list or you are the founder and have pioneered a new modality, you may request to have this approved by the IICT for membership and insurance purposes.

The more information you can provide, the better the changes are that your request will be approved.

In order to have a new modality considered for inclusion you are required to email us the following information:

Modality Specifics

1. Name of modality
2. A brief description of the modality and what and where it has been derived from
3. What age range is typical of this modality (if involving children under the age of 14, what consents are obtained from the parents, provide copies)
4. Is this modality a group or individual therapy
5. Accrediting associations or Professional Bodies
6. If not association accredited, what school/college teaches this modality or what must be done prior to practicing this modality
7. Is there a pre requisite qualification before being able to practice/study this modality
8. What is the qualification obtained at the end of the study period
9. Curriculum or syllabus details
10. Does the accrediting associations’ code of ethics apply to this modality or does it have a separate code of ethics, please provide if separate
11. What are the more popular websites for obtaining more information about this modality, is there a specific website linked to this modality (e.g. association or college)
12. What other modality(s) is this similar to
13. What other modality(s), if any, is it usual for these practitioners to provide
14. Is it usual to sell products with this modality, if so provide details of the type and turnover estimated for these
15. Is the modality subject to any statutory regulation, do the practitioners need to be registered with a government authority? (not covered if they do as full medical malpractice)
16. Provide details of any known or reported or usual losses
17. What risk management provisions are in place with practitioners
18. Any other useful information (journal articles, press releases etc.)

Industry Volumes

1. What is the estimated number of practitioners nationwide who may be practising this modality
2. What is the estimated number of practitioners belonging to the accrediting associations or Professional Bodies

Application Fee

In order for a new modality to be considered you may choose to join the IICT as FULL MEMBER for $110pa, provided you have recognised qualifications in Natural Therapies. To join as a Full member now, click here

Alternatively, if you are applying as a college or school and do not require professional affiliation, the application fee is $195 as a one time payment to help cover our administration costs and correspondance on your behalf with our Insurer.

All payments can be made by direct deposit, via the following:

Bank: Westpac 
Branch: Byron Bay, NSW - Australia
Account Name: IICT 
BSB: 036306 
Account Number: 293808
Subject Reference: Type your name so we know from whom the payment is from.

The benefits of gaining affiliation for your modality enables you to have access to the IICT membership benefits including:

- Insurance cover for practitioners
- Access to IICT Affiliates
- IICT approved training provider status
- Advertising opportunities to denote your affiliation

All submissions are required to be submitted electronically with PDF attached files where applicable.

Please send your proposal to the IICT Directors office by clicking here

Note: The IICT reserves the right to accept or refuse modality applications. In the event your application for a new modality is declined by our Insurer, you will be refunded your $195 application fee in full.