NATIONAL BOARD FOR COLON HYDROTHERAPY - Providing Accreditated Certifications
NBCHT - Who we are
The National Board for Colon HydroTherapy (NBCHT) is a nationally recognized body formed to set competency standards for those who practice colon hydrotherapy. It accomplishes its mission by establishing and maintaining a recognized and credible credentialing program that evaluates the competency of the practitioners.
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Established in 2000 by the International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (I-ACT), a voluntary, not-for-profit organization.
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Founded by a group of therapists who recognized the need to formalize the training and credentialing of those who perform colon hydrotherapy.
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The NBCHT became an independent organization by separating from I-ACT in 2013.
Governed by a 5-Member Board of Directors
4:1 representation
Four members of the Board represent and are practicing colon hydrotherapists while the fifth member of the Board is not a member of the profession and represents the public interest.


NBCHT Primary Purposes
On-Going Credentialing Program, ensuring Professional Standards and Safety
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provide a quality voluntary system for credentialing for practitioners of colon hydrotherapy
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promote the status and credibility of the profession
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safeguard the public trust by establishing and maintaining a set of competency standards that establish minimal safety
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advance uniform standards of practice and ethical conduct
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help clients and employers choose practitioners through a referral program
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promote continuing professional development
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issue credentials to and prepare a directory of credentialed individual
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support ethical and educational standards for colon hydrotherapy; and,
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cooperate with accrediting agencies to support colon hydrotherapy education.
NBCHT is a Member of ICE
Providing an Accredited Certification Program
In an effort to maintain the quality and the integrity of the certification program, the NBCHT is a member of ICE the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, a recognized leader in the accreditation field.
BECOME A MEMBER
To apply to the NBCHT for membership and testing:
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Please download the NBCHT Handbook, and the NBCHT Application. Read them entirely, then fill out the application on the last page.
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Ensure that you sign the application and indicate the type of equipment that you are using.
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The equipment must be registered with the FDA and you must provide a serial number that can be verified.
Once the application is received, verified, and processed; you will then be sent an authorization to test. Please comply with the instructions written on your test authorization.
CONTACT
TEL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
210-308-8288
8521 Blanco Rd., #2-179
San Antonio, TX 78216-3069
