NIS Academy
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The NIS Academy is a global body of practitioners committed to offering specialist healthcare to patients, utilising the Neurological Integration System (NIS), developed by Neurolink & taught globally through the NIS Seminar Program.
Why join the Academy?
Academy members are promoted by Neurolink as the most up-to-date NIS practitioners. They are included in Neurolink's on-line directory, making them the first stop for any patients searching for a local practitioner using NIS. |
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Academy Guide
Proficiency Guide
Certification Guide - available soon
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Role of the NIS Academy
Assist practitioners in their quest to offer the best healthcare possible to their patients, by providing the tools and support necessary for practitioners to successfully integrate NIS into their practice with confidence. With a strong long-term partnership between Neurolink and Academy members, patients will benefit from access to this powerful stand alone healthcare system.
How will this be achieved?
By offering on-going professional development, NIS Academy members will have access to latest research updates from Dr Phillips and his team. These updates will be available in a number of formats, including on-line training events. This will mean members will receive updates that they can implement straight away into practice – rather than needing to wait until the next NIS seminar.
Working alongside NIS practitioners to develop marketing strategies to build public awareness of NIS. Encouraging and promoting professional ethical standards in the practice of NIS.
Benefits of joining the NIS Academy
Access to Masters research - presented by Dr Phillips (the founder of Neurolink
& developer of NIS)
Discounted prices to NIS seminars
Access to the NEW NIS Academy section of the Neurolink website
Inclusion in the on-line NIS Practitioner Directory
Use of the
NIS Academy Member logo for website and print material
COMING SOON:
Access to on-line training/ review sessions with Dr Phillips and other NIS trainers
Personalised NIS business cards with the NIS Academy logo to introduce NIS to patients
New marketing material, to help members build patient awareness & understanding of NIS
Academy Certificate
Neurolink will issue an Academy Certificate to all ACTIVE members on an annual basis.
This is important to let patients know that you are ‘up-to-date’ with NIS research and committed to managing their health.
Who can join?
All practitioners who have completed the NIS seminar program, and have started working with NIS in practice on a regular basis, should consider joining the NIS Academy.
STEP ONE: LEARN NIS
Complete the Module A & B Combo
STEP TWO: REFRESH
Both Module A seminar AND Module B seminar
STEP THREE: JOIN THE NIS ACADEMY
Sit the NIS Proficiency Assessment
Once you have completed
TWO x Module A seminars & TWO x Module B seminars
you can register to sit. |
Membership Levels
Academy 1 - Proficient
Academy 1 membership is the entry level for practitioners joining the NIS Academy.
Academy 1 members are current with NIS research, and familiar with treatment procedures.
All Academy 1 members have passed an NIS Proficiency Assessment - evaluating their competency with NIS and their foundational understanding of anatomy and physiology from an NIS perspective.
The Proficiency Assessment: (the 2010 guide will be out soon)
When can you apply to sit?
Once you have completed 2xModule A seminars AND 2xModule B* seminars.
*NIS seminar attendees from 2006 - 2008 only need to complete 1xModule A AND 1xModule B.
When can you sit the Assessment? Assessments are done by NIS Academy 3 Trainers, in conjunction with scheduled NIS seminars.
Preparing Please read the Proficiency Guide on our website for more information.
How to register? Download the Proficiency Guide and submit the registration form.
NIS Academy 2 - Certified
Academy 2 members have a very high level of understanding of the neuro-anatomy and physiology behind the NIS system.
All Academy 2 members have been assessed on their ability to assess neurologically integrated body function from an NIS perspective.
They will be current with latest NIS research, and familiar with treatment procedures.
All Academy 2 members have passed the NIS Certification Examination comprising of 3 components evaluating their PRACTICAL, CLINICAL and THEORETICAL understanding of NIS. Academy 2 members are endorsed by Neurolink – therefore the standard required to pass certification is very high.
NIS Certification Examination: (the 2010 guide will be available soon)
When can you apply to sit? You need to be an NIS Academy 1 member first. We also suggest that you have a minimum of 3 years experience using NIS in a clinical setting, and have a sound working knowledge of the neuro-physiology behind the NIS principles.
When can you sit the Examination? The theoretical exam and the practical assessment (observed by Dr Phillips) takes place in conjunction with scheduled Masters seminars. The clinical case studies submitted prior to the theory and practical exams are evaluated by Dr Phillips.
Preparing - Please read the Certification Guide on our website for more information.
How to register? Download the 2010 Certification Guide, and submit the registration form. (coming soon)
NIS Academy 3 - Trainer Academy 3 members are the most up-to-date NIS practitioners, with access to new research and treatment procedures first. They receive training directly from Dr Phillips and have a sound understanding of all the NIS principles.
Academy 3 members are qualified to teach NIS seminars on behalf of Neurolink, and to offer on-going support to practitioners integrating NIS into practice.
Who can apply for a trainer position?
- All NIS trainers must first hold a minimum of a Masters degree in their profession and be licensed for independent practice.
- They are also required to be an Academy 2 member prior to applying.
If you are interested in becoming an NIS trainer then apply to us in writing for a training position. You will need to be able to demonstrate extensive experience working with NIS in practice and have previous experience presenting &/or public speaking.
Maintaining ACTIVE Membership
| Stay up to date |
| 1 | Seminar Attendance - Members need to complete a MINIMUM of 1 of the following seminars every SECOND year; Module A, Module B or Masters. |
| 2 | On- line Training - Members are required to participate in ALL Academy on-line training of research updates they have missed. |
| Academy Subscription Fee |
| Due on an annual basis. |
ACTIVE Academy members will be issued with an annual Academy Certificate. Once a practitioner’s status lapses to ‘inactive’, they will need to re-sit the proficiency assessment again to be re-activated.
Assessment Dates and Fees
For the 2010 assessment dates and fee's please see the Academy Guide, Proficiency Guide & Certification Guice. (available soon).
How to register for Proficiency or Certification
The easiest way is to register on-line, or download the Proficiency Guide and fax in the registration form.