In any case, the end purpose of representative groups is to support the profession rather than being there with a view to protect the public. IAPPT  works well with representative organisations because we acknowledge they are on the cutting edge of their profession and the way it evolves also important for CPD.  That’s why we need to have regulatory bodies in place whose primary function is to safeguard the interests of patients / clients and deal with complaints.  
A regulatory body grants entry to its register once a practitioner can prove they are safe and fit to practise.  IAAPT standards include completing a recognised course, participating in continual professional development (CPD), having current insurance and signing up to a code of conduct, ethics and disciplinary procedures. Should a member of a representative body be asked to leave for conduct reasons they can request that IAAPT makes a note of this fact on our central register which is available to the public to view.

The public would be able to check out their therapist with the regulatory body before starting treatment. IAAPT is the only regulatory organisation that receives regular feed - back from clients and members of the public! If you would like to give IAAPT feed-back on a treatment you have received or a centre you have visited please click on the link below!