FAQ's
Some frequently asked questions...
Why was The RCB formed?
The RCB was formed to meet the needs of those wishing to be nationally recognized as reflexologists.
Is the RCB recognized by any State or Federal agencies?
The RCB is recognized by CLEAR (Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation). It is also a member of the National Professional Association, ID#1994034. Federal Code 51.9999
We recommend you check with your town/city/state/province to make sure you meet any requirements necessary to practice.
Should a reflexologist be “insured”?
Insurance is recommended. For information on one option click here.
Is being “certified” the same as being “Licensed”?
NO – certification is recognition of education and accomplishment in the field of reflexology – while License is permission to practice reflexology.
What is “scope of practice”?
Scope of practice simply means that reflexologist must not perform any work beyond reflexology – unless otherwise qualified to do so.
What is the RCB “code of ethics”?
A code of ethics is simply a “Standard or Set of Rules” – click here to view the RCB code of ethics. Failure to abide by this code of ethics will result in peer review and may result in “Certification Revocation” by the RCB.
What is a “CR – Certified Reflexologist”?
The CR designation demonstrates that a person has completed a course(s) of instruction by an RCB approved person/group/school with not less than 200 hours of education and training.
What is an “MR – Master Reflexologist”?
The MR designation was one that demonstrated a person had advanced training or experience. Since that could vary greatly from person to person and to simplify understanding of whether someone is certified or not, the MR designation was retired as of December 31, 2020.
I have already completed a reflexology program. How can I be RCB certified?
Contact the RCB to have a review done of your training and experience. A determination will made as to any additional things you may need to do or submit. The testing fee is $400. If you have training in other bodywork areas, but not reflexology, we recommend you take and complete a reflexology training program.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
The RCB was formed to meet the needs of those wishing to be nationally recognized as reflexologists.
Is the RCB recognized by any State or Federal agencies?
The RCB is recognized by CLEAR (Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation). It is also a member of the National Professional Association, ID#1994034. Federal Code 51.9999
We recommend you check with your town/city/state/province to make sure you meet any requirements necessary to practice.
Should a reflexologist be “insured”?
Insurance is recommended. For information on one option click here.
Is being “certified” the same as being “Licensed”?
NO – certification is recognition of education and accomplishment in the field of reflexology – while License is permission to practice reflexology.
What is “scope of practice”?
Scope of practice simply means that reflexologist must not perform any work beyond reflexology – unless otherwise qualified to do so.
What is the RCB “code of ethics”?
A code of ethics is simply a “Standard or Set of Rules” – click here to view the RCB code of ethics. Failure to abide by this code of ethics will result in peer review and may result in “Certification Revocation” by the RCB.
What is a “CR – Certified Reflexologist”?
The CR designation demonstrates that a person has completed a course(s) of instruction by an RCB approved person/group/school with not less than 200 hours of education and training.
What is an “MR – Master Reflexologist”?
The MR designation was one that demonstrated a person had advanced training or experience. Since that could vary greatly from person to person and to simplify understanding of whether someone is certified or not, the MR designation was retired as of December 31, 2020.
I have already completed a reflexology program. How can I be RCB certified?
Contact the RCB to have a review done of your training and experience. A determination will made as to any additional things you may need to do or submit. The testing fee is $400. If you have training in other bodywork areas, but not reflexology, we recommend you take and complete a reflexology training program.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions.