A qualification certificate from an IACST recognised CST school is required for membership. A Paeditatric Certificate is required if you wish to be reigistered as a Paediatric member.
The following CST schools are currently recognised by the IACST and in the process of being accrediated:
Other CST schools previously recognised and certificates accepted by the IACST
IACST Grandparenting policy for graduates and practioners from outside Ireland.
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology certificate, QQI Level 5 is required for membership (Previously known as ITEC level 3 or Fetac level 5) to ensure therapists have the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the structure, function and illness/disease process of the human body. For Information on QQI Level 5 click on The National Framework of Qualifications.
First Aid Certificate including CPR is required for membership.
Craniosacral therapists must possess First Aid training to effectively manage potential emergencies that may arise during treatment, such as fainting, seizures, or diabetic episodes. Clients expect that therapists are equipped with the necessary skills to handle such situations.
Take into Consideration:
IACST members are required to have Professional Liability Insurance, to protect both Therapist and Clients in the event of claims for injury, harm, malpactice or financial loss.
IACST has an affiliated insurance schemes which offers our members discounted Insurance with Balens Ltd.
To avail of this dicounted rate fill out the Declaration Form which includes guidance notes and premium guides.
The form can be reutrned along with copies of your qualifications BALENS EUROPE B.V. – UK BRANCH, BRIDGE HOUSE, PORTLAND ROAD, MALVERN, WR14 2TA
OR EMAIL: Affinities@balens.eu
Further information in relation to the IACST Affinity scheme- Republic of Ireland:
A Children First Certificate is required for IACST Membership in line with statutory responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015.
Children First training outlines best practice procedures for safeguarding children and young people, for Therapists working directly with children or Therapists that may indirectly receive information of concern in relation to a child.
Tusla has worked with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the HSE to develop a universal FREE e-learning programme called ‘Introduction to Children First’. The programme has been written to support people of all backgrounds and experience in recognising concerns about children and reporting such concerns if they arise.
The programme is based on the "Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children" and the "Children First Act 2015".
The Children First training:
Click on the link to get started Children First e-learning programme
Email support@hseland.ie for all matters relating to Children First training including accessing accounts or certification issues.