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TEN MOST ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COMMISSION
TEN MOST ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COMMISSION The Commission on Religious Counseling and Healing is a full service membership and licensing agency under the omophor of the Romano Byzantine Synod, a 501(c)(3) recognized religious organization, for theocentric oriented holistic healing practitioners.[TOP] The legal affairs of the Commission are handled by licensed canon lawyers who empathize with our mission and goals. However, licensed membership is available to theocentric-oriented holistic healers. In our membership we have nutritionists, counselors, naprapaths, chiropractors, holistic doctors and nurses, naturopaths, and practitioners of oriental healing, ayurveda, reflexology, shiatsu, meditation, and other disciplines.[TOP] Chiropathy is a professional term and vocation coined by the Synod. It was legally registered with the Secretary of State in California back in 1986. It has a training program registered with the Council on Education in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and administered to by the Romano Byzantine College of Norfolk. It combines several disciplines into one practice for the benefit of all those who chiropaths and chiropathists serve, e.g., Spiritual Counseling and Prayer Therapy, Meridian Healing, Nutrition Education, Herbology, Anointing, and Holistic Behavioral Modification.[TOP] 4. Do I have to have a degree in Chiropathy? No. If you only wish to become a Licensed Theocentric Healer you need not hold a degree in Chiropathy. If you wish to become a chiropath there are currently two ways: (1) Matriculate into a distance education program and complete academic requirements for the "B.Ch." or "D.Ch." degrees; or (2) Challenge for a degree based on previous education and didactic experiences, practical and co-curricular experience: and independent reading and research. You might be required to complete four study areas (12.0 credits) through the College.[TOP] In addition to membership and licensure in a national (religious exempt) healing organization, you will receive an annual directory and listing, newsletter, photo identification card, office disclaimer and other materials, guidance from licensed canon lawyers, pamphlets, manual, and corporate discounts provided by other organizations on dental benefits, car rentals, vision care, and more.[TOP] 6. Do I have enough education? When you submit your application, you will be requested to include a Bio-Data (curriculum vitae) which includes your professional, educational, and life experience. Be sure to include supporting documents (e.g. transcsripts, certificates, etc.) A reviewer will determine if you have the education and/or experience required for membership and can recommend what education may be needed. Click here for more information on education. [TOP] 7. Who reviews applications made? They are reviewed by a canon lawyer to make certain that all required supporting documents have been attached and that the person is eligible. Then the application is reviewed by peers responsible for making certain that the applicant qualifies for licensure. The process takes about 2-3 weeks.[TOP] 8. Is my membership fee returned if I am not accepted? Yes. However, the application fee is not. If one is not accepted, they are advised as to how they can remedy a deficiency and reapply within sixty (60) days without having to pay the application fee again.[TOP] 9. Is theocentric counseling and healing recognized in all states? Yes. Your license will allow you to practice under our parameters.[TOP] 10. Are there guidelines concerning practice? Yes. These are found in the Commission Manual under "Scope of Practice", and in the "Professional Responsibility and Ethics" norms.[TOP] |
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