Competency-Based Assessment (CBA)

Turn Your Experience Into a Recognized Credential

Designed for gifted practitioners and facilitators. Prove your mastery through the ICAHP Competency-Based Assessment (CBA). Earn your official certification via a 20-question exam and a 2,500-word case study—no beginner coursework required.

How It Works

Three Steps to Certification

1. Registration & Initial Screening

Complete the online application and submit your one-time assessment fee. Our team will verify your prerequisites to ensure you have the foundational background required to skip the coursework and enter the CBA pathway.

2. Theory & Safety Assessment

Gain access to the ICAHP testing portal to complete a 20-question, multiple-choice examination. This assessment focuses on your theoretical understanding of your modality, holistic safety protocols, and ethical frameworks.

3. Methodological Case Study

Submit a 2,500-word case study detailing your professional methodology and approach to client care. Once both the exam and the case study are reviewed and approved by the ICAHP board, you will receive your official Certificate of Competency.

Apply for Assessment

Who Can Apply?

The CBA pathway is open to anyone who believes they have the mastery to meet ICAHP’s standards. This is an assessment-only route, meaning no training is provided.

This pathway is ideal if you:

Already Have the Knowledge

You don't need a course to tell you how to safely and effectively practice your modality.

Can Prove Your Methodology

You are comfortable writing a 2,500-word case study that demonstrates your approach to client care.

Are Ready to Be Evaluated

You are confident you can pass a 20-question exam on holistic theory and ethics without a study guide.

Seek Formal Recognition

You want a credential that validates the expertise you have already built.

Apply for Assessment

Investment in Your Professional Credential

Examination Access

Unlimited attempt at the 20-question Theory & Ethics Exam.

Board Review

Professional evaluation of your 2,500-word Case Study.

Official Certification

Issuance of your digital Certificate of Competency upon passing

Global Verification

Your Credential ID will be added to the ICAHP verification database.

SAMPLE

Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) Application

Standard Assessment Fee: $249

(One-time payment)

Full Name

Business Name

Only provide a name here if you wish for a business entity to appear on your certificate alongside your own name.

Modality

Type of Certification

These details will appear exactly as written on your certificate.

Non-Medical Acknowledgment: I understand that ICAHP certification is non-medical and does not authorize me to practice medicine, diagnose, or treat clinical conditions.

Assessment Only: I acknowledge that this is an evaluation of my existing knowledge. ICAHP provides no training, coursework, or study guides for this pathway.

Membership Distinction: I understand that passing the CBA grants a Certificate of Competency only. It does not include ICAHP Membership or the right to display the ICAHP Member Mark.

Case Study Requirement: I agree to submit an original, 2,500-word case study within 30 days of registration.