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IBC-HHC™

ICONIC Board Candidate in Holistic Health

The IBC-HHC™ is a formal pipeline registration for practitioners actively in training toward board credentialing. It is not a full credential — it is a declared professional status that places you in the ICONIC Board's official practitioner-in-training program, with a direct conversion pathway to IBC-HHA™ when training minimums are met.

IBC-HHC™
Candidate
Pipeline Stage
$95
Registration Fee
Status Type
Pipeline
Pre-credential registration
Registration Fee
$95
One-time; non-refundable
Annual Membership
$75
While candidacy is active
Conversion
Auto
To IBC-HHA™ when eligible

Registering as an IBC-HHC™ Candidate

The Candidate registration has minimal barriers by design — it is meant to welcome practitioners at the start of their professional journey, before they meet the full requirements for IBC-HHA™.

  • 1

    Active Enrollment in Holistic Health Training

    Must be currently enrolled in or recently completed (within 12 months) a training program, course, or mentorship in one or more holistic health modalities. Proof of enrollment or completion required.

  • 2

    Stated Intent to Pursue IBC Credentialing

    A signed declaration of intent to apply for IBC-HHA™ credentials within 36 months of registration. The declaration is not binding — it establishes candidacy context.

  • 3

    Acknowledgment of ICONIC Board Ethics Code

    Acknowledgment (not full signature) of the ICONIC Board Code of Ethics. Full ethics agreement is required at IBC-HHA™ application; Candidates receive a preview copy for professional development.

  • 4

    Registration Fee: $95

    One-time registration fee covering Candidate status, directory listing, and member portal access for the first year. Subsequent years renew at $75/year.

From Candidate to Credentialed Practitioner

Candidacy is the formal on-ramp to board credentialing. The path from IBC-HHC™ to IBC-HHA™ is direct — no new application required once training minimums are met.

IBC-HHC™
Candidate — You Are Here. In training, registered with the Board.
I
IBC-HHA™
Associate — first credential. Requires 60 hours + ethics + practice declaration.
II
IBC-HHP™
Practitioner — active practice with documented client hours.
III+
Educator → Master Practitioner → Diplomate → Fellow
Your full career ahead. Six sequential tiers in total.

Benefits of Registered Candidacy

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Directory Listing as Candidate

Visible in the ICONIC Board public directory with Candidate status — clearly distinguished from credentialed practitioners. Clients can see you're actively pursuing board credentialing.

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Member Resources Access

Full access to the ICONIC Board member portal: ethics guidance, scope-of-practice resources, insurance credentialing primers, and professional development materials.

Auto-Conversion Pathway

Once your 60-hour training minimum is complete, your Candidacy converts directly to an IBC-HHA™ application — no new registration fee. You've already paid your entry into the system.

Ready to Register as a Candidate?

Join the ICONIC Board as a Candidate and start your professional credentialing journey today.

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ICONIC · the Independent Credentialing Organization for Natural & Integrative Care.
ICONIC Board credentials are professional and educational credentials. They do not constitute a government license, confer legal scope of practice, or qualify holders to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. ICONIC Board is editorially and operationally independent of all training providers. It shares ownership with ICONIC Academy, an education publisher; Academy programs carry no weight toward any ICONIC credential, are not a prerequisite for any credential, and are not considered in Board review. The Board recognizes no school’s programs, including the Academy’s. The Board maintains its own examination, ethics, and conduct standards.