\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Full Membership (MBANT) \u00a3165 (\u00a3145 renewal) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n\n \n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”full”]Full Membership<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are 5 types of full membership:<\/p>\n
\n- Practising<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Qualified nutritional therapy practitioners who have graduated from a NTEC accredited course with clinical training, subject to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), fully insured, registered with the CNHC.<\/li>\n
- Non-Practising (A)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Qualified nutritional therapy practitioners who have graduated from a NTEC-accredited course with clinical training, but who are not currently in clinical practice and are either using their skills as BANT Registered Nutritionists\u00ae or are on a career break. Subject to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) but since not actively practising, not registered with the CNHC and not insured to practise.<\/li>\n
- Non-Practising (B) <\/strong>\u2013 Graduates of nutrition and lifestyle medicine science degree courses, but who have not completed clinical NT training, qualified to work as BANT Registered Nutritionists\u00ae. Subject to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), not registered with the CNHC and not insured to practise.<\/li>\n
- Retired\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Previous full members of BANT, 65 years or over, now retired but still wish to remain a member at a discounted rate. Retired members are exempt<\/strong> from Continuing Professional Development (CPD), insurance to practise and CNHC registration.<\/li>\n
- Non-Practising Return to Practice (RTP)\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 see the section below for more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Full members,\u00a0excluding Retired<\/strong> and Non-Practising Return to Practice (RTP), <\/strong>have voting rights and the option to be included in the Practitioner Search.<\/p>\n\n- \n
<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nApplication Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \n
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\n- Prior to the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> Full Membership requires qualifications from a level 6 diploma course or BSc or higher degree level course accredited by NTEC.<\/li>\n
- From the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> Full Membership requires BSc (Hons) degree or higher from a recognised university and qualifications from a NTEC accredited Nutritional Therapy course.<\/li>\n
- Current Full Members of BANT<\/strong> are able to retain their membership without the need to have to upgrade to degree level qualification.<\/li>\n
- Student Members<\/strong> who started<\/span> their NTEC accredited diploma course prior to<\/span> 1st of September 2020 may convert to Full Membership upon graduation.<\/li>\n
- Student Members<\/strong> who started<\/span> their NTEC accredited diploma course on or after<\/span> 1st of September 2020 will require an upgrade to BSc (Hons) or higher degree qualification to convert to Full Membership.<\/li>\n
- Any Provisional Member<\/a> who successfully completes the required Learning Zone modules\u00a0 (BANT reserves the right to ask applicants to take complete further assessment modules as necessary).<\/li>\n
- All practising applicants must have Professional Indemnity Insurance for clinical practice.<\/li>\n
- All practising applicants must be registered with CNHC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
BANT recognises all courses accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC) as listed on their website<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Return to Practice (RTP) (MBANT) \u00a3165 (\u00a3145 renewal) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n\n \n [vc_column_text el_class=”team”]Full Non-Practising Return to Practice (RTP) Membership<\/strong><\/p>\nBANT requires the completion of a Return to Practice (RTP) process for the following applicants:<\/p>\n
\n- Graduates not joining BANT within 2-3 years of graduating from a NTEC accredited course<\/li>\n
- Nutritional Therapy Practitioners taking a break from clinical practice for 2 years or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It is a requirement to apply for this type of membership if you are pursuing any of the RTP pathways.<\/p>\n
Once you have made your application for Full Non-Practising RTP membership, you will be able to access full instructions<\/a> on how to proceed (members only).<\/p>\nThere are additional costs over and above the BANT RTP membership fee and these do vary according to the type of RTP.<\/p>\n
\n- 2-3 years non-practising involves 2 x case studies at a cost of \u00a3125<\/li>\n
- 3-7 years non-practising RTP at a recognised training provider \u2013 fees charged by specific training provider<\/a><\/li>\n
- 7 years or more non-practising \u2013 the cost of completing a NTEC Accredited BSc (Hons), GDip + Practice or MSc at the specific training provider<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a>[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Fellow Membership (FBANT) \u00a3165 (\u00a3145 renewal) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n\n \n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”fellow”]Fellow Membership<\/strong><\/p>\nFellow Membership conferred on BANT members who have made considerable contributions to the organisation. Once a year, members who think they are eligible for Fellowship status, are invited to make an application supported by 2 other BANT members. The nominations are vetted, and if successful, are finally approved by Council. Fellow members are subject to Continuing Professional Development, have full voting rights and the option to be included in the Practitioner Listing.<\/p>\n
Honorary Fellow Members<\/strong>
\nAppointment for Honorary Fellow Membership must be made by Council.<\/p>\nCriteria:<\/p>\n
\n- Nominee is not a member of BANT.<\/li>\n
- Nominee has either promoted the science and application of nutrition or has provided exceptional service to BANT. Honorary status may be conferred on individuals from any profession and is not limited to UK residents. Honorary Fellows do not have voting rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Student Membership (BANT Stdnt) \u00a385 (\u00a345 renewal) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n\n \n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”student”]Student Membership (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Any student enrolled on a NTEC accredited nutrition\/food science course that is recognised by BANT.<\/li>\n
- Students that are on BSc (Hons) or higher degree course accredited by NTEC may convert to Full Membership upon graduation.<\/li>\n
- Students that started (this is not the same as enrolled) their NTEC accredited diploma course prior to the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> may convert to Full Membership upon graduation.<\/li>\n
- Students that started<\/strong> their NTEC accredited diploma course on or after the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> will require an upgrade to BSc (Hons) or higher degree qualification to convert to Full Membership.<\/li>\n
- As per above Student Members may apply to become a Full Member of BANT on successful completion of their course once this has been ratified by their training provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
BANT Student Members are not permitted to practise nutritional therapy until they have met the criteria for, and been accepted as, a Full Member. Doing so may result in the student being suspended from BANT pending an investigation. Student members do not have voting rights.<\/p>\n
Student Membership (B)<\/strong><\/p>\nStudents enrolled on an NTEC accredited course in nutrition and lifestyle medicine science at BSc (Hons) level but do not wish to complete the clinical element.\u00a0 They are therefore not intending to qualify or practice as Nutritional Therapists and instead wish to apply their knowledge in non-clinical setting upon their graduation. These student members can apply for Full Non-Practising (B) membership ( those without clinical training) upon graduation.<\/p>\n
Student members do not have voting rights.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”team”]Student-NC Membership<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you are enrolled on a Medical Degree course or AfN course, you can become a Student-NC member to give you access to BANT resources for the duration of your studies.\u00a0 Note that this type of membership does not lead to eligibility for Full membership on qualification without completing further clinical training or otherwise meet the membership criteria for Non-Practising membership.<\/p>\n
Apply for Student-NC membership by submitting your application<\/a> to info@bant.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\nNote that Student-NC members do not have voting rights nor access to the BANT Members Facebook page.[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Associate Membership (BANT Assoc.) \u00a3120 (\u00a3120 renewal) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n\n \n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”associate”]Associate Membership<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\nTo promote collaboration between those involved in nutrition and lifestyle medicine practice and research, BANT welcomes Associate Membership applications from:<\/p>\n
\n- Members of PSA recognised Statutory Registers or Accredited Registers<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Health professionals, researchers and academics who belong to a non-PSA registered professional association. See point 2 below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Associate membership is not open to <\/strong>nutritional therapy practitioners or naturopaths who should use either the Portfolio Route<\/a> or the\u00a0Full Membership<\/a>\u00a0application route for membership.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Associate Membership Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Associate membership is not for nutritional therapy graduates who can join BANT as full members either as Nutritional Therapy Practitioners in clinical practice or in a non-clinical capacity as BANT Registered Nutritionist\u00ae.<\/li>\n
- The BANT Membership Committee will assess any applications from non-PSA registered members on an individual basis.<\/li>\n
- All Associate Members must either be a practising health professional, including nutrition and health coaches, or be active in related industry, profession, research and\/or academia.<\/li>\n
- Associate Members will\u00a0not <\/strong>be entitled to use the BANT logo on any of their promotional materials or website.<\/li>\n
- Associate Members will be listed on the member\u2019s pages only of the BANT website but\u00a0will not <\/strong>be listed on the public facing pages.<\/li>\n
- Associate Members will not<\/strong> be allowed to attend BANT Annual General Meetings nor<\/strong> have voting rights.<\/li>\n
- Associate Member benefits include a listing in BANT Directory of Associate Members to encourage collaboration with BANT members and access to following resources:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- BANT eNews Bulletin<\/li>\n
- Free access to the Natural Medicines Database and Efficasafe (accessible from March 2025)<\/li>\n
- Variety of Member Benefits – discounts and offers on industry services & products<\/li>\n
- Subsidised ticket prices to BANT Events<\/li>\n
- BANT Science and Education resources, including learning resources and Nutrition Evidence Database<\/li>\n
- Ready-made clinical resources for use in 1-2-1 and group settings<\/li>\n
- 30+ hours exclusive BANT- funded & subsidised CPD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Application Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Associate Membership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Provisional Membership \u00a3150 <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n\n \n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”provisional”]Provisional Membership<\/strong><\/p>\nProvisional Membership is an interim category for a maximum of 6 months for practitioners who meet one of the following criteria and who intend to apply for Full membership of BANT:<\/p>\n
(A) are a Dietitian registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian; OR<\/p>\n
(B) have trained either overseas or on a course not recognised by BANT as being accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC). They must already have successfully completed the External Full Portfolio (EFP)<\/a> and registered with CNHC.<\/p>\nAll applicants MUST:<\/p>\n
\n- have Professional indemnity insurance for clinical practice<\/li>\n
- must be registered with (A) HCPC as a Dietician or (B) CNHC as a Nutritional Therapist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]How to Apply for Provisional Membership:<\/strong><\/p>\n(A) <\/b>If you are a Dietician and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian, apply using\u00a0<\/strong>Provisional Membership (A) Application Form<\/a> and email to info@bant.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u00a0B) <\/strong>If you have successfully completed the External Full Portfolio and have registered with CNHC as a Nutritional Therapist, apply using Provisional Membership (B) Application Form<\/a> and email to info@bant.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n- For information on the External Full Portfolio (EFP) Route see Portfolio Route for Membership<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
** After 6 months it is expected that full membership will have been attained by completing the requirements relevant to each category, as described below. **<\/strong><\/p>\n[vc_separator type=’normal’ position=’center’ color=’#a19f9f’ thickness=’1′ up=’15’ down=’15’][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]1 \u2013 Complete the required Learning Zone modules
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\nAfter confirmation of Provisional Membership, the applicant must register their details on the BANT website in order to access the Learning Zone in the Members Area :<\/p>\nSuccessfully complete the following\u00a0BANT Learning Zone<\/a> modules and submit certificates of completion*<\/em> with your final application for full membership of BANT:<\/p>\n\n- Practice Governance<\/li>\n
- Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine<\/li>\n
- Adrenal Stress Profile<\/li>\n
- Digestive Stool Analysis<\/li>\n
- Organic Acids Panel<\/li>\n
- Food Allergy\/Sensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*\u00a0 C<\/em>ertificates of completion will be automatically emailed to your email address as registered on our BANT account.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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\nFee:\u00a0 From Provisional Membership to Full Membership of BANT – \u00a30<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n(A) If you are a Dietician and are registered with HCPC, complete and submit by email<\/a> the Full Membership from Provisional Membership (A) Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n(B) If you have successfully completed the External Full Portfolio and have registered with CNHC as a Nutritional Therapist, complete and submit by email<\/a> the Full Membership from Provisional\u00a0Membership (B) Application Form<\/a><\/p>\nYour application form should be accompanied by the supporting documentation set out below:<\/p>\n
\n- Insurance schedule for your NT practice<\/li>\n
- (A) HCPC registration details OR (B) CNHC registration details<\/li>\n
- Certificates of completion for the following BANT Learning Zone<\/a>\u00a0modules:\n
\n- Practice Governance<\/li>\n
- Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine<\/li>\n
- Adrenal Stress Profile<\/li>\n
- Digestive Stool Analysis<\/li>\n
- Organic Acids Panel<\/li>\n
- Food Allergy\/Sensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Nutrigenetic Counsellor Register (NgC) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n\n \n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”nutrigenetic-counsellor”]Nutrigenetic Counsellor Register<\/strong><\/p>\nBANT Council launched its Register of Nutrigenetic Counsellors that is only available to Full Practising Members of BANT who meet the registration requirements. This fulfils BANT\u2019s commitment to the Human Genetics Commission that it would set up an advanced practice register covering nutrigenetic counselling following the HGC\u2019s \u2018Genes Direct\u2019 reports in 2003 and 2007.<\/p>\n
Initial registration will be based on experience and training in the use of genetic profiles\/tests. The Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC) will be consulting on standards for training and an advanced practice framework.<\/p>\n
Entry onto the register is free of charge to all successful applicants. Entry onto the register is subject to you agreeing that your practice details are up to date and listed on the BANT practitioner pages and your listing will have a specific search field for Nutrigenetic Counsellors listed as NgC. You will also need to commit to updating your skills in nutrigenetic practice through targeted CPD to meet the published and updated competencies.<\/p>\n
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There are 5 types of full membership:<\/p>\n
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- Practising<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Qualified nutritional therapy practitioners who have graduated from a NTEC accredited course with clinical training, subject to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), fully insured, registered with the CNHC.<\/li>\n
- Non-Practising (A)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Qualified nutritional therapy practitioners who have graduated from a NTEC-accredited course with clinical training, but who are not currently in clinical practice and are either using their skills as BANT Registered Nutritionists\u00ae or are on a career break. Subject to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) but since not actively practising, not registered with the CNHC and not insured to practise.<\/li>\n
- Non-Practising (B) <\/strong>\u2013 Graduates of nutrition and lifestyle medicine science degree courses, but who have not completed clinical NT training, qualified to work as BANT Registered Nutritionists\u00ae. Subject to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), not registered with the CNHC and not insured to practise.<\/li>\n
- Retired\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Previous full members of BANT, 65 years or over, now retired but still wish to remain a member at a discounted rate. Retired members are exempt<\/strong> from Continuing Professional Development (CPD), insurance to practise and CNHC registration.<\/li>\n
- Non-Practising Return to Practice (RTP)\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 see the section below for more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Full members,\u00a0excluding Retired<\/strong> and Non-Practising Return to Practice (RTP), <\/strong>have voting rights and the option to be included in the Practitioner Search.<\/p>\n
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- Prior to the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> Full Membership requires qualifications from a level 6 diploma course or BSc or higher degree level course accredited by NTEC.<\/li>\n
- From the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> Full Membership requires BSc (Hons) degree or higher from a recognised university and qualifications from a NTEC accredited Nutritional Therapy course.<\/li>\n
- Current Full Members of BANT<\/strong> are able to retain their membership without the need to have to upgrade to degree level qualification.<\/li>\n
- Student Members<\/strong> who started<\/span> their NTEC accredited diploma course prior to<\/span> 1st of September 2020 may convert to Full Membership upon graduation.<\/li>\n
- Student Members<\/strong> who started<\/span> their NTEC accredited diploma course on or after<\/span> 1st of September 2020 will require an upgrade to BSc (Hons) or higher degree qualification to convert to Full Membership.<\/li>\n
- Any Provisional Member<\/a> who successfully completes the required Learning Zone modules\u00a0 (BANT reserves the right to ask applicants to take complete further assessment modules as necessary).<\/li>\n
- All practising applicants must have Professional Indemnity Insurance for clinical practice.<\/li>\n
- All practising applicants must be registered with CNHC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
BANT recognises all courses accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC) as listed on their website<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>\n<\/div>
\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Return to Practice (RTP) (MBANT) \u00a3165 (\u00a3145 renewal) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
\n\n [vc_column_text el_class=”team”]Full Non-Practising Return to Practice (RTP) Membership<\/strong><\/p>\nBANT requires the completion of a Return to Practice (RTP) process for the following applicants:<\/p>\n
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- Graduates not joining BANT within 2-3 years of graduating from a NTEC accredited course<\/li>\n
- Nutritional Therapy Practitioners taking a break from clinical practice for 2 years or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It is a requirement to apply for this type of membership if you are pursuing any of the RTP pathways.<\/p>\n
Once you have made your application for Full Non-Practising RTP membership, you will be able to access full instructions<\/a> on how to proceed (members only).<\/p>\n
There are additional costs over and above the BANT RTP membership fee and these do vary according to the type of RTP.<\/p>\n
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- 2-3 years non-practising involves 2 x case studies at a cost of \u00a3125<\/li>\n
- 3-7 years non-practising RTP at a recognised training provider \u2013 fees charged by specific training provider<\/a><\/li>\n
- 7 years or more non-practising \u2013 the cost of completing a NTEC Accredited BSc (Hons), GDip + Practice or MSc at the specific training provider<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Fellow Membership (FBANT) \u00a3165 (\u00a3145 renewal) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
\n\n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”fellow”]Fellow Membership<\/strong><\/p>\nFellow Membership conferred on BANT members who have made considerable contributions to the organisation. Once a year, members who think they are eligible for Fellowship status, are invited to make an application supported by 2 other BANT members. The nominations are vetted, and if successful, are finally approved by Council. Fellow members are subject to Continuing Professional Development, have full voting rights and the option to be included in the Practitioner Listing.<\/p>\n
Honorary Fellow Members<\/strong>
\nAppointment for Honorary Fellow Membership must be made by Council.<\/p>\nCriteria:<\/p>\n
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- Nominee is not a member of BANT.<\/li>\n
- Nominee has either promoted the science and application of nutrition or has provided exceptional service to BANT. Honorary status may be conferred on individuals from any profession and is not limited to UK residents. Honorary Fellows do not have voting rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Student Membership (BANT Stdnt) \u00a385 (\u00a345 renewal) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
\n\n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”student”]Student Membership (A)<\/strong><\/p>\n- \n
- Any student enrolled on a NTEC accredited nutrition\/food science course that is recognised by BANT.<\/li>\n
- Students that are on BSc (Hons) or higher degree course accredited by NTEC may convert to Full Membership upon graduation.<\/li>\n
- Students that started (this is not the same as enrolled) their NTEC accredited diploma course prior to the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> may convert to Full Membership upon graduation.<\/li>\n
- Students that started<\/strong> their NTEC accredited diploma course on or after the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> will require an upgrade to BSc (Hons) or higher degree qualification to convert to Full Membership.<\/li>\n
- As per above Student Members may apply to become a Full Member of BANT on successful completion of their course once this has been ratified by their training provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
BANT Student Members are not permitted to practise nutritional therapy until they have met the criteria for, and been accepted as, a Full Member. Doing so may result in the student being suspended from BANT pending an investigation. Student members do not have voting rights.<\/p>\n
Student Membership (B)<\/strong><\/p>\n
Students enrolled on an NTEC accredited course in nutrition and lifestyle medicine science at BSc (Hons) level but do not wish to complete the clinical element.\u00a0 They are therefore not intending to qualify or practice as Nutritional Therapists and instead wish to apply their knowledge in non-clinical setting upon their graduation. These student members can apply for Full Non-Practising (B) membership ( those without clinical training) upon graduation.<\/p>\n
Student members do not have voting rights.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”team”]Student-NC Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you are enrolled on a Medical Degree course or AfN course, you can become a Student-NC member to give you access to BANT resources for the duration of your studies.\u00a0 Note that this type of membership does not lead to eligibility for Full membership on qualification without completing further clinical training or otherwise meet the membership criteria for Non-Practising membership.<\/p>\n
Apply for Student-NC membership by submitting your application<\/a> to info@bant.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Associate Membership (BANT Assoc.) \u00a3120 (\u00a3120 renewal) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
\n\n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”associate”]Associate Membership<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\nTo promote collaboration between those involved in nutrition and lifestyle medicine practice and research, BANT welcomes Associate Membership applications from:<\/p>\n
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- Members of PSA recognised Statutory Registers or Accredited Registers<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Health professionals, researchers and academics who belong to a non-PSA registered professional association. See point 2 below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Associate membership is not open to <\/strong>nutritional therapy practitioners or naturopaths who should use either the Portfolio Route<\/a> or the\u00a0Full Membership<\/a>\u00a0application route for membership.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Associate Membership Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Associate membership is not for nutritional therapy graduates who can join BANT as full members either as Nutritional Therapy Practitioners in clinical practice or in a non-clinical capacity as BANT Registered Nutritionist\u00ae.<\/li>\n
- The BANT Membership Committee will assess any applications from non-PSA registered members on an individual basis.<\/li>\n
- All Associate Members must either be a practising health professional, including nutrition and health coaches, or be active in related industry, profession, research and\/or academia.<\/li>\n
- Associate Members will\u00a0not <\/strong>be entitled to use the BANT logo on any of their promotional materials or website.<\/li>\n
- Associate Members will be listed on the member\u2019s pages only of the BANT website but\u00a0will not <\/strong>be listed on the public facing pages.<\/li>\n
- Associate Members will not<\/strong> be allowed to attend BANT Annual General Meetings nor<\/strong> have voting rights.<\/li>\n
- Associate Member benefits include a listing in BANT Directory of Associate Members to encourage collaboration with BANT members and access to following resources:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- BANT eNews Bulletin<\/li>\n
- Free access to the Natural Medicines Database and Efficasafe (accessible from March 2025)<\/li>\n
- Variety of Member Benefits – discounts and offers on industry services & products<\/li>\n
- Subsidised ticket prices to BANT Events<\/li>\n
- BANT Science and Education resources, including learning resources and Nutrition Evidence Database<\/li>\n
- Ready-made clinical resources for use in 1-2-1 and group settings<\/li>\n
- 30+ hours exclusive BANT- funded & subsidised CPD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Application Form<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Associate Membership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Provisional Membership \u00a3150 <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
\n\n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”provisional”]Provisional Membership<\/strong><\/p>\nProvisional Membership is an interim category for a maximum of 6 months for practitioners who meet one of the following criteria and who intend to apply for Full membership of BANT:<\/p>\n
(A) are a Dietitian registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian; OR<\/p>\n
(B) have trained either overseas or on a course not recognised by BANT as being accredited by the Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC). They must already have successfully completed the External Full Portfolio (EFP)<\/a> and registered with CNHC.<\/p>\n
All applicants MUST:<\/p>\n
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- have Professional indemnity insurance for clinical practice<\/li>\n
- must be registered with (A) HCPC as a Dietician or (B) CNHC as a Nutritional Therapist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]How to Apply for Provisional Membership:<\/strong><\/p>\n
(A) <\/b>If you are a Dietician and are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian, apply using\u00a0<\/strong>Provisional Membership (A) Application Form<\/a> and email to info@bant.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u00a0B) <\/strong>If you have successfully completed the External Full Portfolio and have registered with CNHC as a Nutritional Therapist, apply using Provisional Membership (B) Application Form<\/a> and email to info@bant.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
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- For information on the External Full Portfolio (EFP) Route see Portfolio Route for Membership<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
** After 6 months it is expected that full membership will have been attained by completing the requirements relevant to each category, as described below. **<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nAfter confirmation of Provisional Membership, the applicant must register their details on the BANT website in order to access the Learning Zone in the Members Area :<\/p>\nSuccessfully complete the following\u00a0BANT Learning Zone<\/a> modules and submit certificates of completion*<\/em> with your final application for full membership of BANT:<\/p>\n
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- Practice Governance<\/li>\n
- Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine<\/li>\n
- Adrenal Stress Profile<\/li>\n
- Digestive Stool Analysis<\/li>\n
- Organic Acids Panel<\/li>\n
- Food Allergy\/Sensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*\u00a0 C<\/em>ertificates of completion will be automatically emailed to your email address as registered on our BANT account.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nFee:\u00a0 From Provisional Membership to Full Membership of BANT – \u00a30<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n(A) If you are a Dietician and are registered with HCPC, complete and submit by email<\/a> the Full Membership from Provisional Membership (A) Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n
(B) If you have successfully completed the External Full Portfolio and have registered with CNHC as a Nutritional Therapist, complete and submit by email<\/a> the Full Membership from Provisional\u00a0Membership (B) Application Form<\/a><\/p>\n
Your application form should be accompanied by the supporting documentation set out below:<\/p>\n
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- Insurance schedule for your NT practice<\/li>\n
- (A) HCPC registration details OR (B) CNHC registration details<\/li>\n
- Certificates of completion for the following BANT Learning Zone<\/a>\u00a0modules:\n
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- Practice Governance<\/li>\n
- Personalised Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine<\/li>\n
- Adrenal Stress Profile<\/li>\n
- Digestive Stool Analysis<\/li>\n
- Organic Acids Panel<\/li>\n
- Food Allergy\/Sensitivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t<\/span>\n\t \n Nutrigenetic Counsellor Register (NgC) <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
\n\n [vc_column_text el_class=”team” el_id=”nutrigenetic-counsellor”]Nutrigenetic Counsellor Register<\/strong><\/p>\nBANT Council launched its Register of Nutrigenetic Counsellors that is only available to Full Practising Members of BANT who meet the registration requirements. This fulfils BANT\u2019s commitment to the Human Genetics Commission that it would set up an advanced practice register covering nutrigenetic counselling following the HGC\u2019s \u2018Genes Direct\u2019 reports in 2003 and 2007.<\/p>\n
Initial registration will be based on experience and training in the use of genetic profiles\/tests. The Nutritional Therapy Education Commission (NTEC) will be consulting on standards for training and an advanced practice framework.<\/p>\n
Entry onto the register is free of charge to all successful applicants. Entry onto the register is subject to you agreeing that your practice details are up to date and listed on the BANT practitioner pages and your listing will have a specific search field for Nutrigenetic Counsellors listed as NgC. You will also need to commit to updating your skills in nutrigenetic practice through targeted CPD to meet the published and updated competencies.<\/p>\n
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- For information on the External Full Portfolio (EFP) Route see Portfolio Route for Membership<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Associate Membership<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Associate Members will be listed on the member\u2019s pages only of the BANT website but\u00a0will not <\/strong>be listed on the public facing pages.<\/li>\n
- Health professionals, researchers and academics who belong to a non-PSA registered professional association. See point 2 below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Students that started<\/strong> their NTEC accredited diploma course on or after the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> will require an upgrade to BSc (Hons) or higher degree qualification to convert to Full Membership.<\/li>\n
- 7 years or more non-practising \u2013 the cost of completing a NTEC Accredited BSc (Hons), GDip + Practice or MSc at the specific training provider<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- From the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> Full Membership requires BSc (Hons) degree or higher from a recognised university and qualifications from a NTEC accredited Nutritional Therapy course.<\/li>\n
- Prior to the 1st of September 2020<\/strong> Full Membership requires qualifications from a level 6 diploma course or BSc or higher degree level course accredited by NTEC.<\/li>\n
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Application Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Non-Practising (A)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Qualified nutritional therapy practitioners who have graduated from a NTEC-accredited course with clinical training, but who are not currently in clinical practice and are either using their skills as BANT Registered Nutritionists\u00ae or are on a career break. Subject to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) but since not actively practising, not registered with the CNHC and not insured to practise.<\/li>\n
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