LAW ON REGISTRATION SCHEME FOR ALTERNATIVE PRACTITIONERS - RAB
On June 1, 2004, the Act on an industry-administered registration scheme for alternative therapists came into force. The law allows alternative therapists who meet specific requirements to use the title Registered Alternative Behandler - RAB.
THE DANISH PATIENT SAFETY AUTHORITY'S MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
A health education with both theory and practice totaling a minimum of 660 teaching hours or lessons (min. 45 minutes duration) consisting of:
- The training must consist of both theory and practice.
- The training must include a minimum of 250 teaching hours or lessons in the primary subject area (form of treatment).
- In addition, the training must include basic health legislation, clinical guidance/client care, psychology and presentation of other alternative disciplines.
- There must be final exams, including in the basic subjects anatomy/physiology and pathology. The trade association must set requirements for these exams to ensure that the applicant has the necessary professional knowledge and understanding. If necessary, the association may conduct the exam itself.
- The organization must ensure that the applicant's education is current, maintained and updated as appropriate.
Education Requirements and Time Allocation for Students
There may be slight variations in the different associations' interpretation of the requirements. We assume that our students must fulfill the following:
- Anatomy/Physiology 200 hours
- Pathology 100 hours
- 50 hours Psychology
- 50 hours Other therapies
- 10 hours Clinic operations
- 12 hours First Aid
E-learning
E-learning can account for up to 100% of theoretical subjects, but no more than 33% of primary care training, according to several associations' rules. Contact your association for exact guidelines.
If you meet the above rules and are registered with an approved association, you can use the title Registered Alternative Practitioner (RAB). You can read more about the benefits of RAB here
MERIT
If you are already health authorized, you will generally receive credit for all of the above, except Other therapies. You should also be aware that your first aid must not be more than 2 years old.
If you are unsure whether you can be approved or if you are missing some of the subjects, we recommend that you contact the association you plan to join after graduation. If you have any questions, you are of course always welcome to contact us.