Apply for HCA Membership
This application is for graduates and current students of HCA-approved programs. Before you begin, confirm that your school and program are approved and have your required documents ready.
Apply for HCA Membership
Apply for HCA Membership
You're ready to put professional registration behind your education.
Before You Apply
HCA membership is available to graduates and current students of HCA-approved programs.
- Professional Membership is for graduates who qualify for an HCA professional designation.
- Student Membership is for students currently completing an HCA-approved program.
Not sure which applies to you? Review the options below before making payment.
Which Membership Should I Choose?
Professional Membership
$298 CAD / year
Choose Professional Membership if you have graduated from an HCA-approved program and are applying for professional registration.
Professional members receive the HCA designation associated with their qualifying education, an individual HCA professional registration number and access to applicable professional member benefits.
Professional Membership – $298 CAD
Student Membership
$250 CAD / year
Choose Student Membership if you are currently enrolled in an HCA-approved program and have not yet graduated.
Student membership gives you access to eligible HCA student benefits while you complete your education. Professional designations are issued after graduation and successful application for Professional Membership.
Student Membership – $250 CADHolistic Nutritionist? If you've completed a qualifying advanced 2,000-hour holistic nutrition program, review the RHNP™ pathway through HCA's partner organization, GAIN, before applying.
Explore RHNP™New Graduate?
Apply within 30 days of graduation and save 10% on your Professional Membership.
Use code WELCOME10 at checkout.
Your discounted annual membership rate will continue as long as your membership remains active and renews on time.*
*Subject to HCA membership terms and conditions. If you're applying with a discount code, please confirm the discount has been applied and the price reflects the discount before submitting payment. Refunds are not available for the discounted amount after payment has been submitted.Have These Documents Ready
Professional Membership
Before beginning your application, have:
- Signed HCA Member Agreement and Code of Professional Conduct forms
- Valid government-issued photo ID (you may redact the identifying number)
- Proof of graduation from your HCA-approved program
- Current résumé or CV
- Proof of professional liability insurance, if you carry independent coverage outside HCA
Applying for HCA-RCHC™ / HCA-LCHC™?
You'll also need:
- Proof of current, valid professional licensure or registration - must submit every year to qualify
- Applicable transcripts, degree or other required proof of professional education
Student Membership
You'll need:
- Signed HCA Member Agreement and Code of Professional Conduct forms
- Valid government-issued photo ID (you may redact identifying number)
- Proof of current enrolment in an HCA-approved program
Accepted upload formats: PDF, JPG and DOCX.
How to Apply
The HCA membership application has three steps. Have your documents ready before you begin so you can complete the process without interruption.
1
Select Your Membership & Submit Payment
Choose Professional or Student Membership above and complete payment. All amounts are shown in CAD, and your payment data is encrypted and secure.
Important: Use the same email address for your payment and membership application so we can correctly match your application to your payment.
2
Complete Your Membership Application
After payment, you'll receive an email with a link to your HCA membership application.
Complete your application within 24 hours of payment, using the same email address you used at checkout.
3
Upload Your Documents
After completing your application, you'll receive instructions for uploading your required documents.
Upload each requested document separately using the upload fields provided. Please do not email application documents to HCA.
Accepted formats: PDF, JPG and DOCX. Signatures on forms must be a handwritten or drawn with a mouse; we will accept any signature with a typed name.
Before You Submit
Please review HCA's Terms & Conditions, Code of Ethics and required membership forms (below) before completing your application.
Terms & Conditions
You are purchasing a one-year professional membership. For your convenience, and to protect your membership from lapsing, your yearly membership will auto-renew in one year at the same annual rate. If you applied with a discount, the discounted price will be locked in unless stated otherwise.
By making your first payment and submitting this form, you agree to be charged the annual fee for a minimum 12-month membership contract, after which you may cancel prior to your yearly renewal date. If you decide to cancel your professional membership, you agree to provide a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to the next renewal of your membership. Discounts will no longer apply if you cancel or lapse your payment.
Refund Policy: Due to the nature of our business and the content within the member area, we do not provide a refund of any kind after 24 hours has passed, or once you have been granted access to the member area, whichever comes first.
All members on auto-renew must complete the cancellation form to cancel their membership a minimum of 48 hours prior to their renewal date. If a withdrawal from your account has been made, no refund will be issued.
Please confirm that your school is approved before applying, to avoid your membership being denied. Click here to view the school list.
What Happens After You Apply?
HCA will review your application and supporting documents to confirm that the requirements for your membership and designation have been met.
Please allow up to 5 business days from the time all required documents have been received for application compliance review and account setup.
Once approved, you'll receive information about your HCA membership, professional designation where applicable, registration number and member access.
While you wait, you can explore what's included with HCA membership.
Download Required forms
Welcome to HCAOnce approved, you'll be ready to access the benefits and resources available with your membership and move forward with HCA behind you.
|
|
