Pre-requisites for becoming a Registered Craniosacral Therapist (RCST^®) are met through graduation from a Foundation Training with a BCTA/NA Approved Teacher/s Foundation Training.

All BCTA/NA Approved Teacher Foundation Trainings’ curriculum shall include and shall be taught in accordance with the BCTA/NA Standards of Practice, the Code of Ethics and the Core Curriculum & Competencies.

BCTA/NA Approved Teacher Foundation Training Requirements for RCST^® approval are:

• 700 hour, 50 day Foundation Training (see below for details)
• At least one BCTA/NA Approved Teacher must be physically present for the entirety of every module within the Foundation Training Program.
• Student to teach team ratio is 5:1. Teaching team consists of Approved Teacher/s, Teacher Assistant/s, and/or Teacher Trainee/s.

The BCTA/NA Approved Teacher Foundation Training requirements for RCST^® application eligibility are:

• 350 classroom hours
• 150 hours Home Study
• 150 hours practice sessions
• 40 hour project
• 10 hours of personal sessions received from an RCST^®
• Foundation Training Module Information Form
• Certificate of Completion of a Foundation Training
• Letter of Recommendation from the BCTA/NA Approved Teacher

RCST^® Application

Once you have completed the above RCST application requirements, please visit the RCST^® Application page to submit your application.

Complete the RCST^® Application

RCST is a registered trademark of the Biodynamic Craniosacral Association of North America (BCTA/NA) in the U.S. and Canada.