British Association of Nutritional Therapists (BANT)

Description

The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) is the professional body for Nutritional Therapists. Its primary function is to assist its members in attaining the highest standards of integrity, knowledge, competence and professional practice, in order to protect the client's interests, nutritional therapy and the Nutritional Therapist. To find out more, click the link About BANT.

BANT offers a wide range of benefits to student and full members and has its finger on the pulse for any changes or new developments within this dynamic profession.

British Association of Nutritional Therapists mission is to:

1) act as a professional body for nutritional therapy practitioners and those working in the wider application of nutritional science;

2) promote high standards of education, training, practice and integrity in the nutrition profession;

3) promote the application of nutrition science for optimum health, disease prevention and patient care;

4) work towards the goal of having nutritional therapy available to all on the National Health Service.

Member benefits

Acknowledgement of professional status by Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
Becoming part of a professional body that aims to promote and safeguard member interests
A listing in the BANT Directory of Practitioners, which is available on the BANT web site
A detailed web entry for each full member, listing Qualifications, Specialities, Further Information and the option of a photograph
A Certificate of Membership
Use of BANT's Code of Professional Practice Handbook
Structure for Continuing Professional Development and a listing of current BANT recognised CPD events
Free access and use of our Members Forum
Free licensed access and use of the professional version of the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
Opportunities to network via Regional Co-ordinators
Information about lectures, conferences, seminars and advertised jobs
Preferential rates for events and other services
Quarterly newsletters and frequent e-blast containing important information
Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
Eligibility to stand for BANT committees and council