The professional associations have codes of practice and conditions of membership to which members adhere. These are likely to include:
qualification from an approved training course
holding a current first aid certificate
keeping up with new knowledge and developments in the field
having professional indemnity insurance cover
maintaining appropriate premises
keeping proper client records
liaising with other professionals (especially GPs, other complementary therapists if appropriate)
personal conduct and presentation
appropriate advertising
adhering to laws and bye-laws