Colonic Irrigation Apprentice

Before beginning a colonic irrigation apprenticeship:

• Submit an application to be a colonic irrigation apprentice. This includes ascertaining a sponsor and a qualified establishment.
  Board staff cannot assist in finding a sponsor or qualified establishment on your behalf. Applications submitted without fees will not be processed.
   For more information on how to submit a fee payment for an application that has already been submitted, see our “How Do I…?”.
• Pass inspection for colonic irrigation apprenticeship.
  This inspection will be scheduled when your application is complete.
• Receive your colonic irrigation apprenticeship certificate, start letter, and colonic irrigation apprenticeship forms.
  Once received, you may begin your apprenticeship training.

During your apprenticeship:

• Complete the required training hours under the supervision of your sponsor, in the qualified establishment.
  No training may be completed unsupervised or outside the qualified establishment.
• Ensure that your sponsor records the training you have completed.

When your apprenticeship ends:

• Ensure that your sponsor submits required documentation to the board office.
  Hours must be submitted by your sponsor. Hours submitted by apprentices will not be accepted.

Board staff will review the records submitted by your sponsor; if training is completed, you will receive a letter and an authorization to test form for the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy (NBCHT) examination, which is required for certification.

You will not be able to practice colonic irrigation under your apprenticeship once training is complete and will need to apply for colonic irrigation certification.