Entrance Requirements

Admission Requirements and Procedures:
Applicants may apply at any time to attend Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. but may enter class only on specified starting dates. Classes have limited enrollment. All applicants are required to complete an application form for admission.  There is a non-refundable registration fee.  Please refer to Tuition and Fees in this catalog for details.  Once an Admissions File is complete, our staff assesses whether a student would benefit from the program that Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine has to offer, and whether we have the appropriate class for the particular applicant. If a possible match is indicated, applicants then complete an Enrollment Agreement and confirm financial planning. Every individual will be given the opportunity to tour the facility and enroll in the next available classes.
Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine is committed to having a diverse student population. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admission policies and other school-administered programs.  Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant whose attitude, behavior or prior history does not predict success in a program of study.

Applicants for admission must:

• Complete an application to Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative
  Medicine
• Be a high school graduate or have a GED or equivalent
• As our program is of a highly experiential nature, it is essential each student be       able to participate in all the class protocols, which at times can be physically    strenuous.  If a student candidate is receiving treatment for any condition that requires any type of medication, they must first obtain a signed approval letter from their prescribing physician that they are healthy enough to participate in this program.
• Be 18 years of age or have written permission from parents or guardian.
• Understand that the successful completer will be awarded a diploma for programs offered by Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. There is no governing body that certifies or licenses the successful completer. By successful completion, the graduate can become a practitioner.
• Complete interview with an admissions representative and receive a copy of the     school catalog.
• Complete and submit an Enrollment Agreement, other required forms, and non-     refundable registration fee.
• The school will keep records of prospective students denied admission for at least one year.
• Prospective students who were denied admission and would like to review their file may submit a written request. Access to the file will be granted within 24 hours of the request.
• Applicants with MD or DO, licensed psychologists, M.S.W. Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, RN licenses, Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Yoga Teachers, Energy Healers or others with verifiable experience in the C.A.M. field will be granted advanced standing if they present active current copies of their licenses to practice.

Enrollment Procedures

Applicants may apply at any time to attend Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine but may enter class only on specified starting dates. Classes have limited enrollment. Admission to the program is determined on a rolling basis. Given high program demand and a maximum number of students per training, we strongly recommend that applicants submit applications as soon as possible. There is a non-refundable registration fee.  Please refer to Application Process below for details.  Once an Admissions File is complete, our staff assesses whether a student would benefit from the program that Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine has to offer, and whether we have the appropriate class for the particular applicant. Each applicant will attend an interview with admissions personnel. The applicant will have an opportunity to learn more about the institution and its training programs. The interview is designed to evaluate applicants and their commitment to their educational goals to determine if there is a compatible match. If a possible match is indicated, applicants then complete their Enrollment Agreement and confirm financial planning. Every individual will be given the opportunity to tour the facility and enroll in the next available classes.
Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine is committed to having a diverse student population. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admission policies and other school-administered programs.  Florida Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant whose attitude, behavior or prior history does not predict success in a program of study.

Application Process

To apply to any of the FICAM programs, please:

1. Review information on dates, costs, faculty, curricula, and general information about FICAM on our website.
2. Download and complete the Enrollment Agreement for the program and year you wish to enter.
3. Submit the Enrollment Agreement and $25.00 as part of your non-refundable registration fee. (The remaining $75.00 will be due upon acceptance into the program). Checks should be made payable to FICAM. For international applicants, checks must be drawn on a domestic bank. If you prefer to make a payment by credit card, please call the Business Office at 561-272-3733.
4. If after reviewing your application the Admissions Committee feels that you may be an appropriate fit for the program, your application will move to the next phase of the admissions process and a member of the Office of Professional Training will contact you to arrange a phone or in-person interview. FICAM reserves the right to also require additional phone interviews, or additional supporting documentation if deemed necessary, to arrive at an admissions decision.
5. Please wait for a letter from FICAM clarifying our admissions decision. This letter should arrive by e-mail within two weeks of date of receipt of your application. If you do not have an e-mail address, we will send our decision by regular mail as well as call to inform you of your status.
6. Upon admission into a FICAM program, submit the completed remaining registration forms and $75.00 of the registration fee, along with your down payment for the current year’s tuition if not paying in full.

Non-Diploma Seeking Student

Students who wish to enroll for personal development purposes only, who do not intend to become CAM practitioners professionally, may do so if they adhere to all of the guidelines outlined in this catalog, with the exception of the sections pertaining to our competency/incomplete grading system. Non-diploma-seeking students are not required to test for competency for any FICAM courses. Non-diploma-seeking students will not receive a diploma, but rather a Certificate of Completion that will not be valid for employment purposes. Students who begin the program as a regular student and decide to change their status to non-diploma seeking after starting the program must submit to the Registrar a written request as well as an Enrollment Agreement for Non-Diploma Seeking students.

Dismissal

A student may be dismissed, at the discretion of the Director, for insufficient progress, non-payment of costs, or failure to comply with rules of conduct and policies of the institution.

Transfer of Credit

FICAM will accept up to 20% of the clock hour credits from other verified training institutions provided that a transcript and complete course descriptions are made available for transfer credit review. For example, Certified Yoga Instructors have the ability to receive credits for the yoga classes in this program if they are willing to demonstrate the competency skill required of that class.  A Certified Hypnotherapist could receive credits for their training.  Students may wish to continue their training after graduation.
Any student who began a program at FICAM and wishes to transfer to another program at FICAM will receive credit for courses passed and tuition will be adjusted accordingly.

Students who transfer out of FICAM to another institution may receive their transcript reflecting their hours and grades, providing that all financial obligations to FICAM have been met by the student. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the accepting institution and it is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits will be accepted by another institution. FICAM is not an accredited institution at this time.

Please fill out these necessary forms and return to FICAM:

FICAM Registration Form C.A.M. Program

FICAM Authorization Release Waiver

FICAM Student Profile Form