Frequently Asked Questions
Find clear answers to common inquiries about UPAICIHLA certification, accreditation, exams, membership, and professional pathways worldwide.
The Difference – UPAICIHLA Pathways
UPAICIHLA Accreditation Applicants
- Submit their required integrative health and natural wellness education credentials.
- Education is approved and authenticated without testing.
- No Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are required for this pathway.
UPAICIHLA Board Certification Applicants
- Submit their Naturopathic, Natural Medicine, or Nutrition education credentials.
- Must pass an online exam to qualify.
- “Doctor of” titles are granted only to those who successfully pass the exam.
- Certified members are added to the International Registry of Integrative Health Professionals.
- Automatically approved for Designs for Health and Standard Process practitioner education (free), qualifying them for a professional account.
- Required to submit 12 CEUs per year to maintain certification.
All certifications offer the same member benefits, ensuring every practitioner receives recognition, support, and empowerment through UPAICIHLA.
UPAICIHLA Board Certification represents a covenant of trust, care, and excellence. Here’s what sets it apart from other groups:
Beyond Paper Recognition
- Membership benefits and resources, including pre-qualification for liability insurance, introductions to practitioner-only products and programs, and more.
Visibility and Connection
- Discounted listings on Holistic Health Link ensure your practice is seen and valued.
Integrity and Standards
- Thorough vetting ensures board certification is offered only to truly qualified applicants.
Professional Pathways
- Pre-qualification for a GEHA license provides members with recognized authority to practice.
Exam Pathway Features
- Safe and secure online experience: Applications and exams are conducted entirely online, with no travel or proctor fees.
- Affordable exam fees: Accessible process with no hidden costs.
- Transparency: Board members are listed publicly, ensuring full transparency.
- FREE UPAICIHLA Membership: Includes pre-qualification for liability insurance, introductions to practitioner-only products and programs, and exclusive discounts.
- Registry Recognition: FREE listing on the UPAICIHLA International Registry of Integrative Health Professionals.
- Professional Accounts & Education: Automatic approval for a Designs for Health Professional Account, plus qualification for Standard Process practitioner education programs.
- Doctor of Titles: Several Board Certified “Doctor of” titles are available for those who successfully pass the exam.
UPAICIHLA Board Certification blends recognition with responsibility, transparency with trust, and benefits with belonging.
- Board Certification is for individuals.
- Accreditation is for schools or programs.
UPAICIHLA Exam FAQs
Licensed vs. Non-Licensed Practice
Institutional / Private License (Non-Government)
- Board Certification with a “Doctor” title is institutional and ceremonial.
- Affirms your role as Doctor as Teacher (docere – “to teach”), recognizing your education and exam achievement.
- This designation is not a government license and does not grant legal authority, rights, or privileges beyond your institution.
- Members must honor the correct scope of practice permitted in their country.
Government License Holders
- Holders of a government-issued license may practice within the legal scope defined by their country’s laws.
- Board Certification complements your government license, adding international recognition and ceremonial dignity.
- Licensed practitioners receive additional benefits such as waived testing requirements, discounts, and streamlined certification.
Important Note:
UPAICIHLA is not responsible for the interpretation or misinterpretation of international, federal, or state laws. Members must consult their local and national licensing authorities to ensure compliance.
UPAICIHLA Board Certification represents trust, care, and empowerment.
Beyond Paper Recognition
- Membership benefits and resources, including pre-qualification for liability insurance, introductions to practitioner-only products and programs, and more.
Visibility and Connection
- Discounted listings on Holistic Health Link ensure your practice is seen and valued.
Integrity and Standards
- Thorough vetting ensures certification is offered only to truly qualified applicants.
Professional Pathways
- Pre-qualification for a GEHA license provides recognized authority to practice.
Exam Pathway Features
- Safe and secure online experience, no travel or proctor fees.
- Affordable exam fees.
- Transparency with publicly listed board members.
- FREE membership including liability insurance pre-qualification, practitioner-only product introductions, and exclusive discounts.
- Registry recognition on the International Registry of Integrative Health Professionals.
- Professional Accounts & Education through Designs for Health and Standard Process.
- Doctor of Titles awarded to successful exam passers.
UPAICIHLA blends recognition with responsibility, transparency with trust, and benefits with belonging.
For Non-Exam Accreditation Applicants
- Renewal is annual.
- Submit 12 CEUs every year, within 30 days after certification anniversary.
For Board Exam Passers (Board Certified Members)
- Renewal is every 5 years.
- Must maintain compliance by submitting 12 CEUs per year during the cycle.
- Renewal confirms continued alignment with UPAICIHLA’s standards.
Approved Programs and Courses
- All accredited programs and courses listed in the AMHUMAN College Directory are recognized CEU providers.
Flexible Recognition of Learning
- UPAICIHLA accepts CEUs from workshops, courses, or events aligned with integrative health and natural wellness principles.
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