Become a BCTA/NA Approved Teacher

Thank you for your interest in teaching Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST). When you become a BCTA/NA Approved Teacher, graduates of the BCST foundation trainings you teach will be eligible to apply for RCST® status through BCTA/NA.

The Criteria for Approving Teachers

The Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (BCTA/NA) has established basic criteria for approving teachers in the biodynamic approach to Craniosacral Therapy. Learn about the fundamental principle, teaching goals and teaching skills that form the teacher approval criteria.

BCTA/NA Guidelines for Education

When establishing their own Biodynamic Cranioscral Therapy foundation certification training programs, all BCTA/NA Approved Teachers agree to comply with a common set of educational guidelines. Review the Guidelines for Education.

TEACHER TRAINING & APPLICATION GUIDE

The Teacher application process is guided and administered by the BCTA/NA Teacher Support Committee. Browse their Guide to Becoming an Approved BCST Teacher below for an overview of the benefits of becoming a BCTA/NA Approved Teacher, and how to navigate the application process.

Refer to the links below the Guide to find more detailed information and application forms.

Teacher Training Requirements

Refer to the Guide to Becoming an Approved BCST Teacher above (page 4) for a summary of Approved Teacher application requirements. Then review details on requirements for clinical practice, Teaching Assistantship, Teacher Trainee experience, and mentorship.

Application Forms & Process

The Guide to Becoming an Approved BCST Teacher outlines the Teacher application process (page 6) and includes an Application Checklist (page 11). Find forms you will need and more details on the application steps here.

Mentorship for the Global Majority Pilot Program

If you are a Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) RCST® and would like to become an Approved Teacher, we invite you learn about the Mentorship for the Global Majority Pilot Program.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the BCTA/NA Administrator.