ATMS Membership Fees, Benefits & Eligibility Criteria for Natural Medicine Practitioners

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Membership Fees

$295 _{/Full Year (Jul - Jun)}

$147.50 _{/Half Year (Jan - Jun)}

Membership fees are based on the financial year. All memberships expire on the 30th of June each year.

The fees listed includes the administrative fee, GST and is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change without notice. For applicants who do not proceed with membership, the administrative fee will be forfeited.

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Membership Benefits

The most comprehensive continuing professional education (CPE) program and calendar in Australia. Expert speakers, Australia-wide locations, online learning, business and multi-modality topics – all with a member discount and early bird rates.
Practitioner Representation:
- Advocacy and lobbying for our industry.
- Find a Practitioner public search tool.
- Annual ATMS Natural Medicine Award
Potential eligibility for up to 43 health funds.
FREE access to the EBSCO Alternative
Medicine research package. Including over 1,600 full text natural medicine and allopathic medicine journals and the EBSCO Rehabilitation Reference Center with 100s of evidence based clinical summaries and nearly 10,000 Exercise Images.
eMIMSplus. This dynamic platform offers seamless access to the latest and most relevant medicine-related information.
nPOD. Access powerful evidence-based resources like nPOD to support your clinical decisions. With these tools, you can provide your clients with the most up-to-date and reliable treatments available.

Access to ATMS certified collateral stating “I’m an ATMS Accredited Practitioner” + use of ATMS logo with permission on clinic stationery, advertising etc.
Discounted Professional indemnity insurance cover offered exclusively to ATMS members, including skype/online consultations.
Dedicated professional team serving the needs of members.
Journal of ATMS (a peer review quarterly publication).
Grants:
- Simon Schot Education Grants (10 x $500 per annum).
- ATMS Research Grant up to $10,000 annually.
Access to a private ATMS Members Facebook Group with a weekly Noticeboard for free advertising.
ATMS Biz Club offers you exclusive access to business resources, networking opportunities, and professional development designed to help you grow and sustain a successful practice.

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Eligibility Criteria

Below are the primary specific criteria at the time of publication. In addition, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and of good character. ATMS may amend its membership eligibility criteria at any time, and that criteria will be applied regardless of whether or not it is published in the Membership Information and Application Form.

General Academic Eligibility

Accredited Membership is the only category suitable for a practitioner and entitles the member to the full range of professional benefits. To meet the academic qualifications required by ATMS, an applicant must have successfully completed study in a course approved by ATMS; or successfully completed a non-approved course which in the opinion of ATMS is of an equivalent standard to the applicable ATMS academic criteria.

Overseas Qualification

ATMS does accept overseas qualifications providing that the course is of an equivalent standard to the applicable ATMS
academic criteria. Any documentation or qualifications that are in a language other than English need to be officially translated.

It is of note that Health Funds generally do not accept overseas qualifications, or may require further documentation in addition to what is required for membership of ATMS. Please contact the ATMS Office for more information.

Eligible Modalities

ATMS Accredited membership is available in the following natural medicine modalities:

Acupuncture*
Aromatherapy
Ayurveda
Bowen Therapy
Chinese Herbal Medicine*
Counselling
Chiropractic*
Homoeopathy
Hypnotherapy
Kinesiology
Myotherapy
Naturopathy
Nutrition
Osteopathy*
Reflexology
Remedial Massage
Shiatsu
Traditional Thai Massage
Traditional Chinese Massage
Western Herbal Medicine

* The following special conditions apply in respect of above modalities marked with an asterisk:

Acupuncture: Must have current national registration.
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Must have current national registration.
Chiropractic: Must have current national registration.
Lymphatic Drainage: Specific conditions apply. Contact the ATMS Office for more details.
Trigger Point Dry Needling: Specific conditions apply. Contact the ATMS Office for more details.
Osteopathy: Must have current national registration.

Your obligations as a member

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Each Accredited Member accepts the professional obligation to regularly update clinical skills and professional knowledge. The ATMS Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Policy requires an Accredited Member to accumulate 20 CPE points per financial year, with each year being from 1 July to 30 June. Some Health Funds require at least 20 CPE hours/points per year directly related to the therapy concerned, to be completed within a membership year.

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Current Professional Indemnity Insurance

Each Accredited Member must maintain a current professional indemnity insurance policy. Please ensure that there is no break or gap in cover, and that policy coverage is continuous for all periods. Members with a break or gap in cover will lead to the loss of recognition with health funds.

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Current First Aid Certificate

Each Accredited Member must maintain a current Provide First Aid Certificate. Please ensure that there is no break or gap in cover, and that the Provide First Aid (or equivalent) Certificate is continuous for all periods. Members should be aware that a break or gap in cover will lead to the loss of recognition with health funds.

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Payment of Membership Fees

The membership year for ATMS is 1 July to 30 June. ATMS membership is for a fixed term so there
is no refund.

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Form of Identification

A Passport size photograph
Form of Identification ( Driver License or Passport)

Certified photocopies of all qualification(s) and academic transcript(s).

These documents may be certified by a (JP) Justice of the Peace, accountant, bank manager, solicitor, barrister, pharmacist, post office manager, judge, member of parliament, police officer. Providing certified photocopies in the first instance will assist in fast-tracking the assessment and accreditation process for you.

Health Fund Declaration Form

Health fund Declaration including other required documentation to assess your eligibility for health fund provider status.

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*Overseas-born applicants – proof of permission to work in Australia

For all overseas-born applicants, please attach proof of permission to work in Australia (i.e., Australian passport, citizenship certificate, permanent resident visa or passport number to verify work rights.

Health Fund Provider Status & Provider Numbers

Association membership does not guarantee health fund provider status. Health funds maintain their own requirements for provider status. Health funds do not recognise qualifications delivered substantially online, by distance, through correspondence or externally. They also do not recognise overseas qualifications. For health fund requirements, please refer to the Health Fund section of the ATMS website.

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Accredited Application Form

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Health Fund Declaration Form

Health fund Declaration including other required documentation to assess your eligibility for health fund provider status.

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Certified photocopies of all qualification(s) and academic transcript(s).

Submission

Submit this application by email to info@atms.com.au or by mail to ATMS, PO Box 1027, Meadowbank NSW 2114.

*Overseas-born applicants – proof of permission to work in Australia

Health Fund Provider Status & Provider Numbers

Accredited Membership FAQs

How long does Accredited Member processing take?

For successful applicants who have completed an ATMS approved course, it may take up to 14 days for receipt of confirmation of membership.

For applicants who did not complete an ATMS approved course, the application may need to be assessed by the Academic & Review Committee. The Committee will not assess an application unless full documentation is attached.

Is Accredited Membership the right package for me?

Accredited membership is the only category suitable for a practitioner, and entitles the member to the full range of professional benefits.

To meet the academic qualifications required by ATMS, an applicant must have successfully completed study in a course approved by ATMS; or successfully completed a non approved course which in the opinion of ATMS is of an equivalent standard to the applicable ATMS academic criteria.

What is the minimum age to become an Accredited Member?

In addition to ATMS’ criteria to become an Accredited Member an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and of good character. ATMS may amend its membership eligibility criteria at any time, and that criteria will be applied regardless of whether or not it is published in the Membership Information and Application Form.

Does ATMS accept overseas qualifications?

ATMS does accept overseas qualifications providing that the course is of an equivalent standard to the applicable ATMS academic criteria. Any documentation or qualifications that
are in a language other than English need to be officially translated.

It is of note that Health Funds generally do not accept overseas qualifications or may require further documentation in addition to what is required for membership of ATMS.

Please contact the ATMS office for more information.

When can I start my Accredited Membership?

Membership fees are based on the financial year. To join ATMS between July and December is a full year membership. To join ATMS between January and June is a half year membership. All memberships expire on the 30th June each year.

The fees listed on the membership page include the administrative fee, GST and are correct at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. For applicants who do not proceed with membership, the administrative fee will be forfeited.

Can I upgrade from a Student Membership to an Accredited Membership?

Upgrade applications for an ATMS Student Member to become an Accredited Member may be made by completing the Accredited Membership Application.

Please see the “Checklist of Documents to Submit for Accredited Membership” for the required additional documentation.

Once you have everything, fill in the application form here (make sure you tick that you are upgrading from an ATMS student member to accredited member).

Please contact the ATMS Office to determine the cost to Upgrade, as half or full year fees may apply.

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