Introduction to Membership

In order to uphold the dignity, standing and reputation of their profession, Members of SAANT are required to adhere to the SAANT Code of Ethics as detailed on Appendix 1 of the Constitution.

Membership Categories

	Professional Member - fully qualified Nutritional Therapist who satisfies the Professional Membership Requirements, subject to Continuing Professional Development, fully insured and on the SAANT Register of Practitioners.
	Student Member - any student enrolled on a Nutritional Therapy course with the intent of becoming a Professional Member of the Association. Any student in clinical practice before graduation is a Licentiate of their own training provider who must take full responsibility for their students and their insurance status.
	Fellow Member - any person associated with Nutritional Therapy that does not qualify for any of the other categories of membership and subscribes to the Aims and relevant Code of Ethics of the Association.
	Honorary Member - a person who has made a considerable contribution to the Association as approved by the Council.

Please Note:

Professional Membership applications are to be submitted annually by 31 May and a Professional Member shall be admitted as a Member of the Association annually by 30 June on approval by a Committee consisting of the Chair or Vice Chair and at least two other persons, elected by Council from the membership of the Association.

Student and Fellow Members shall be admitted as a Member of the Association on approval by the Council or its representatives consisting of the Membership Office Bearer and at least one other Executive Council Member who shall have full discretion as to the admission of any person.

When a candidate has been accepted, the Membership Office Bearer shall as soon as possible inform the candidate of such fact in writing and request payment of his / her first annual membership fee.

Upon payment of such first annual membership fee, an elected candidate shall become a Member of the Association, provided nevertheless that if payment is not made within two (2) calendar months after date of election, the Council may cancel such election.

	Membership year is 1 January to 31 December.
	For Further information on Membership please refer to other Menu Links under Membership, as well as the Constitution.
	For any other Membership queries, please contact Lynne Brown, SAANT Membership Office Bearer, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it