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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 Renewal
$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 → Doctorate → 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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