American Naturopathic medical accreditation board
The American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board (ANMAB), formerly ANMCAB, was founded in 1978, and incorporated in Washington, D.C. This prestigious organization has recognized and met the need to promote and regulate naturopathic traditional and non-traditional education over a period of thirty-eight years. Through the process of review ANMAB adopted criteria and procedures for evaluating institutions and its programs. This system of review has worked for determining the qualities of sound educational programs, and ethical business practices, in all areas of natural health care. The organization’s Committee on Accreditation oversees all evaluations conducted by the investigative team, and grants final approval.
Here is the ANMAB website access link where the list of accredited institutions can be checked.
WHAT IS ACCREDITATION
Accreditation for Naturopathic programs in the United States is an entirely “voluntary” process. Accreditation for an institution of learning represents a “validation” that the school programs have been thoroughly investigated and found worthy of recognition. This investigation is conducted by a qualified group of people familiar with the programs offered. Students and institutions of learning have come to rely on decisions from ANMAB as a reliable source for determining quality in education.
TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION
There are two main types of schooling accredited by ANMAB available to the prospective student.
Traditional schools include those learning institutions requiring one to be present in a classroom setting at some point in the learning process. Supporters believe the structural interaction between students encourage a better learning experience.
Non-Traditional schools include those learning institutions that offer courses or programs online, often called correspondence, online learning or distant learning programs. Supporters of Non- traditional schools point to convenience in busy schedules, and financial advantages in taking such programs. These graduates also believe it takes a more dedicated, determined student to complete such programs.
Both programs have their advantages, and disadvantages. Recently both have offered programs “online”. Online programs have solved certain credibility issues for those earning degrees outside of the resident programs.
WHAT IS BOARD CERTIFICATION
Board Certification is a voluntary process that adds a national level of recognition and shows that a standard of competency as a natural health care provider has been achieved. Graduates of American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board Accredited Schools are eligible to apply for Board Certification with American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board.
The American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board
The American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (ANMCB) invites you to become Board Certified. ANMCB is a non-profit worldwide organization registered in Washington, DC, that administers certification for natural health care professionals. The mission of the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board has been, first and foremost, protection of the health and welfare of the public.
ANMCB Certification has proven through the setting of standards over the years, to be the most beneficial tool for recognizing competencies in the Natural Health Care profession. The ANMCB successfully set levels of achievement in the natural health care profession. You will be granted a Board Certification title that reflects your education degree. Those who have attained the ANMCB certification have the personal satisfaction of knowing they have reached a recognized and accepted national level of competency. These benefits include recognition by businesses, professional associates, peers, and the public.