About BANHS (revised)

• What is BANHS?
  BANHS was established to create standards of competency and a code of ethics within the Natural Health Sciences industry. The continuous advancement of innovative therapies through scientific research enables BANHS to contribute to the industry's growth by developing foundational educational requirements, strengthening public trust. We support integrative practitioners by encouraging compliant communication and fostering scientific collaboration.
• What modalities are available for certification?
  Energy medicine, such as quantum biofeedback, light therapy, and photobiomodulation, as well as regenerative and biologic therapies are modalities currently available for BANHS certification. If you are interested in obtaining certification for a different modality, please Contact Us.
• What is the purpose of certification?
  To ensure the consistency and quality of education and training with respect to a field of practice and the level attained.
• What are the advantages of certification?
  Certification assures the public that Natural Health Science practitioners have fulfilled standardized educational requirements and are ethically bound. BANHS certified practitioners are recognized with various designations based on their field(s) and level(s) of certification attained. Being certified by BANHS allows practitioners to obtain professional liability insurance.
• Who is required to be certified?
  All Academy instructors and trainers are required to be certified. Practitioners should be certified, as well as obtaining professional insurance, especially if they are interacting with the public.
• How do I become certified?
  Once you have completed a course of study at one of our accredited Academies, you can submit an application for certification at the BANHS website. BANHS Certification
• Once I am certified, do I have to do anything else?
  YES! To maintain your certification, you are required to complete 20 hours of continuing education each year and renew your certification annually. 10 CEUs must be in your certified area of expertise. The other 10 CEUs can be in any natural health science.