ACIS & IBTHM CE Oversight Division
 
The Accreditation Commission for Integrative Sciences (ACIS), through its board-certifying division, the International Board of Trichology & Holistic Medicine (IBTHM), conducts formal review of Continuing Education (CE) courses for academic integrity, instructional quality, scope alignment, and ethical compliance.
 
This $250 per-course, non-refundable review fee initiates the structured evaluation of submitted course materials. Payment does not guarantee approval.
 
Review Includes:
• Administrative intake and documentation verification
• Curriculum and instructional quality assessment
• Scope-of-practice and ethical compliance review
• Formal approval decision issued in writing
• Assigned CE Provider Identification Number (if approved)
• Digital “Approved CE Provider” seal and usage guidelines
 
Important Requirements
• One application and fee per course submission
• Courses are not reviewed until both payment and complete documentation are received
• Typical review timeframe: 10 to 14 business days following full submission
• Approval is valid for one (1) year from date of issuance
• Renewal requires resubmission and revalidation
• Use of ACIS/IBTHM approval language or seal is prohibited until written authorization is granted
 
ACIS reserves the right to deny, suspend, or revoke CE approval if a course is found to be misleading, outside defined scope, or in violation of ethical standards.
 
Next Steps
Submit the CE Provider Application Form for your course.
Complete the $250 checkout process.
Await written communication from the CE Oversight Division regarding your approval status.
If approved, you will receive your CE Provider ID and authorized badge usage instructions.
 
Refund Policy
All course review fees are non-refundable and cover administrative and evaluation costs regardless of approval outcome.