GENERAL MEMEBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS/STIPULATIONS

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GENERAL MEMEBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS/STIPULATIONS:

1. Must show proof of the use of disposable speculums/ rectal tubes (open system) and inlet and outlet water lines (closed system).Invoice/receipt of purchase required. Recent graduates that are not yet employed / in business are exempt temporarily, but are requested to submit data when you are ready to list yourself / location of the therapist/location the GAPCT directory online. How this may be done? Download, fax, email or mail a copy of your most recent invoice for the purchase of disposable speculums. For recent graduates, please submit a copy of your graduation certificate. Attach supporting documents
                              
 2. Photos of your location including, exterior signage, exterior (storefront, doorway), reception area, all therapy rooms and bathrooms. Attach supporting photos 
                              
3. Must show proof of the use of registered equipment. (submit photo of Colonic device(s). Must be; USA- FDA registered UK- CE Marked, if not CE marked, proof of WRAS compliance. Australia-TGA Therapeutic Goods Administration Health Canada - Canada Other countries; while most countries accept either FDA and or CE Marked devices, your home country may have their own governmental bodies that regulate medical equipment. With your application please indicate the country you are practicing in and the equipment that you use so that it may be verified with the appropriate governmental bodies. If in fact you are able to provide us with documentation to support your governments regulations, it would expedite the process. Attach supporting photos 

4. No facility may have carpeted floors in therapy rooms or where that soiling may occur. All facilities must have washable non-slip flooring such as lino/vinyl, sealed timber (hardwood)/laminated, ceramic/stone non-slip tiles. 

5. All therapists/ facilities must perform their due diligence to comply with any local, state or other governmental bodies to comply with ordinances/legislation that is in effect to maintain the health and safety of the general public their co-workers and business owners. It is not the responsibility of GPACT.

6. The use of a colonic device shall be represented for its uses as for its approved use according to FDA/CE, OTHER were applies. 

7. Make no claims as to the use or benefits provided by your service or about the device other than those approved by the FDA/CE/local health and safety requirements or a combination of the above. 

8. As any health care facility and or educational facility, you must carry malpractice/public liability insurance proof is required. Please call / email for help if you do not know where to get insurance. Attach supporting documents

4. GPACT recognizes the FDA/CE classified equipment used to instill water into the colon through a nozzle inserted into the rectum to evacuate the contents of the colon into three distinct classes; Class I (Enema Kits), Class II and Class III are (Colon Irrigation Systems). Follow the guidelines of your colonic device manufacturer, for the type of device(s) you are using. 

5. Insertion of rectal tube/speculum is to follow the instruction of the referring physician; the guidelines of the manufacturer as approved by the FDA/CE; or the directives from the authority of your city, county, state, or country ordinances where applicable. 

6. GPACT Members shall NOT make claims in any way, written or orally which state or imply that colon hydrotherapy can treat any disease, promise a cure for any disease, or that makes any unsubstantiated medical claims.

7. All Materials provided are licensed to the applicant, renewable annually. Any use other than within the licensed time frame given and for any other purpose is forbidden and punishable by law.

USA Only 14-16

14. USA ONLY- The FDA requires Class II devices to be sold on or a licensed physician or other licensed health care practioner.

15. Information for all new members outside of Texas : 

Colon irrigation devices are prescription devices and their purchase must be authorized by a practitioner licensed by state law to use such devices in that state. A Colon Hydrotherapist must be supervised by such a practitioner to use a colon irrigation device and must have a written order on file for each procedure from a practitioner licensed by state law in the state where the procedure is to be performed.

16.Information for all members in Texas; 

Colon irrigation devices are prescription devices and their purchase must be authorized by a physician licensed by the Texas Board of Medical Examiners. A colon Hydrotherapist must be supervised by such a physician to use a colon irrigation device and must have a written order on file for each procedure from a physician licensed by the Texas Board of Medical Examine. By signing below, I understand and agree to comply with the regulations stipulated above.

.	I accept and agree the terms and condition

Applicants should download the form and send the required details and documents with in 15 days of online registration.

If you choose to download the application, please fill it out, mail, scan and email or mail the application(s) CLICK HERE to go to the contact page for all of the ways to submit your information or ask any questions that you may have documentsubmission@gpact.org


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