- Membership
- Admission requirements
- Join with an MBK diploma
- Types of membership
- Continuing education requirement for NVA member
- Liability during / after study
- Registration form for practicing and extraordinary membership
- Application form for prospective membership
- Practical matters to arrange
- Additional training upon registration
Recognized (para)medical pre-education
The Professional Training Profile of the NVA requires that during
the training or pre-training, at least 64 ECTS Medical Basic Knowledge
supplemented with profession-supporting subjects has been completed.
Under 'direct admission', no 'additional requirement NVA' is required, but there may be 'additional requirement ZV' to qualify for reimbursement by health insurers (ZV).
Direct Admission (Art.3 professions) Additional requirement HC
NVAO recognized HBO-Bachelor program in the
Non-(para)medical sector (diploma after 1989):
- Physician (University Medicine)
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapy
- HBO-V Nursing
- Dentist
- Midwifery
Direct Admission Additional Requirement ZV
Alternative Movement Care: None
- Chiropractic with (Nuffic/IcDW declaration)
- Osteopathy
Direct Admission (Art.3 professions) Additional requirement HC
HBO (para)medical courses with For BIG registration: No
diploma from before 1989:
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Direct Admission (art. 34 professions) Additional Requirement ZV
HBO (para)medical courses with With BIG registration: None
diploma from before 1989:
- Dietetics No BIG registration: then
- Occupational Therapy 1 WM day per year from
- César/Mensendieck Exercise Therapy expired BIG registration
- Podiatrist
Direct Admission (Art.3 professions) Additional Requirement ZV
MBO (para)medical training with For BIG registration: No
diploma after 1989:
-MBO nursing with specialization No BIG registration: then 1 WM day per year from
expired BIG registration
Direct Admission (art. 34 professions) Additional requirement HC
HBO (para)medical education No
(diploma after 1989):
- Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Cesar/Mensendieck Exercise Therapy
- Podiatry
Direct Admission Additional Requirement ZV
Four-year full-time course in Naturopathy MBK of at least 40 ECTS
formerly Dutch College of Naturopathy
(D.C.N.) in Hilversum (course has been discontinued)
Expansion of Admission Requirements
Starting from June 2018, acupuncturists who have completed or are currently undertaking a CPION-recognized MBK of 40 ECTS will also be admitted. However, they must undergo additional WM training during the first registration period of the practicing membership. Failure to complete this additional WM training will result in the termination of membership at the end of the first registration period.
Admission with Additional Requirement Additional Requirement NVA
Admission based on individual Extra requirement NVA
evaluation A
Other Higher Professional Education Level Medical MBK 40 ECTS
preparatory courses and patient contact hours
Admission based on individual Extra requirement NVA
assessment B
Foreign HBO (para)medical education with certified diploma and a Nuffic/IcDW statement.
Look for more information about foreign diplomas below
For admission to the program, you must have completed at least 64 ECTS Medical Basic Knowledge (MBK) (or be following it), possibly supplemented with profession-supporting subjects.
Attention:
- With direct admission, there are no additional NVA requirements.
- For reimbursement through health insurers (HI) , additional requirements may apply.
1. Direct admission without additional HI requirement
HBO/WO programs (after 1989) – Art. 3 professions
- Physician (University Medicine)
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- HBO Nursing
- Dentist
- Midwife
- Alternative movement care
- Chiropractic (with Nuffic/IcDW declaration)
- Osteopathy
HBO programs (after 1989) – Art. 34 professions
- Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Cesar/Mensendieck Exercise Therapy
- Podiatry
2. Direct admission with additional HI requirement
Diploma before 1989 – Art. 3 professions
- Physician
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Dentist
- Midwife
- Nurse with specialization
HI requirement:
- BIG registration: no additional requirement
- No BIG: 1 WM day annually from the moment the registration expires
Diploma before 1989 – Art. 34 professions
- Dietician
- Occupational Therapist
- Exercise Therapist (Cesar/Mensendieck)
- Podiatrist
HI requirement:
- BIG registration: no additional requirement
- No BIG: 1 WM day annually from the registration expiration
MBO Nursing (after 1989, with specialization)
HI requirement:
- BIG registration: no additional requirement
- No BIG: 1 WM day annually
3. Naturopathy (N.C.N. – dissolved)
Four-year day program at the Dutch College of Naturopathy (Hilversum)
HI requirement: MBK of at least 40 ECTS
4. Acupuncturists (from June 2018)
Admission requirement: CPION-recognized MBK diploma of at least 40 ECTS
Additional requirement during the first registration period:
- Mandatory WM refresher program
- Failure to comply results in termination of membership after the first registration period
5. Admission with additional requirements (NVA)
A. MBK diploma of at least 40 ECTS (CPION recognized)
Extra training in the first registration period:
- 5 days WM-B training
- Up to 7.5 days WM-C training (depending on work experience)
B. MBO Nursing without specialization
Requirements:
- CPION-recognized MBK diploma (at least 40 ECTS)
- Same refresher program as above
6. Individual assessment
A. Other HBO medical pre-education
- Assessment on an individual basis
- Required: 40 ECTS MBK diploma + demonstrable patient contact hours
B. Foreign educations
- Certified diploma
- Nuffic/IcDW declaration
Summary
Do you have a relevant HBO or WO education in the (para)medical field? Then admission is usually direct.
Older or foreign diplomas sometimes require additional steps.
Acupuncturists and MBO graduates without specialization must follow additional training.
