ARCH and RICTAT Colonic Training: What to Compare
Students sometimes search for RICTAC, but the public register appears as RICTAT: the Register of Integrative Colon Hydrotherapists and Trainers. This guide explains what to compare when weighing RICTAT routes against an ARCH/CNHC pathway such as Nottingham Colonic School.
Fair comparison
Compare training providers by structure, requirements, supervision and tutor credibility rather than by claims that cannot be checked.
Standards first
Confirm current accreditation, insurance expectations, assessment route and eligibility requirements directly before applying or paying.
Personal fit
Individual students, clinic owners and international teams may need different next steps, so suitability should shape the enquiry route.
Decision angle
The aim is not to attack another route. A good comparison should help students check professional-body route, tutor experience, class size, equipment training, supervised practice, entry requirements and whether the course fits their future clinic plans.
A useful comparison should lead to specific questions: what training is included, who supervises practical work, what requirements apply, how payment is handled and whether the route matches your intended practice setting.
If you are comparing providers, keep notes against the same criteria for each school. That makes the decision clearer than comparing isolated claims, especially where schools use different wording for accreditation, equipment, supervision and post-course support.
| Consideration | What to look for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Professional-body route | Nottingham Colonic School course material describes an ARCH & CNHC-accredited route. RICTAT describes itself as the International Register of Integrative Colon Hydrotherapists and Trainers and states that it is a GRCCT member. | Confirm current accreditation, membership and registration wording directly before enrolling. |
| Equipment focus | Current Nottingham Colonic School material references the Woods Gravity System and says additional machine-system training can be discussed where specifically needed. RICTAT training material should be checked directly with the relevant RICTAT school. | Compare the equipment you expect to use in practice, not only the course label. |
| Entry and suitability | Nottingham Colonic School requires Level 3 anatomy and physiology as a minimum, plus First Aid, DBS and student insurance. Public RICTAT-related training material also references Level 3 anatomy and physiology or equivalent, with some routes offering study support if anatomy is not already in place. | If you are unsure, ask Jane to review your background before reserving. |
| Practical supervision | Nottingham Colonic School lists 8 practical training days and 15 supervised practical sessions in a small group, usually 3 students per intake. Compare each RICTAT school for practical contact, supervision and assessment. | Hands-on confidence is one of the most important comparison points. |
| Clinical training environment | Jane's route is built around Nottingham Colonic School and Gedling Colonics clinic experience. Students should compare how any provider handles real treatment-room standards, privacy, hygiene and client-care expectations. | A professional environment matters as much as the course label. |
| Best-fit student | Nottingham Colonic School is likely to suit students who want a small-group, Jane-led, gravity-system-informed route through Nottingham. Other routes may suit students with different equipment, location or timetable needs. | The right route depends on background, location, equipment plans and professional goals. |
Questions to ask before paying a deposit
Use the same questions for each training provider. This keeps the comparison focused on tutor experience, structure, supervision, suitability and what is actually included.
- Who teaches the course?
- How many students are in each intake?
- How many practical days are included?
- How is supervised practice handled?
- What are the entry requirements?
- What is included in the fee?
- What costs are extra?
- What support is available after qualification?
- What happens if I am not yet suitable?
- How are training dates confirmed?
Use the verified spelling: RICTAT
RICTAT stands for the Register of Integrative Colon Hydrotherapists and Trainers. Some people may search for RICTAC, but students should use the official RICTAT name when checking current information, training schools and membership details.
Gravity and machine training questions
If your future clinic plans involve a particular equipment system, ask each school exactly what system is taught, what practical support is included, and whether additional equipment-specific training is needed. Nottingham Colonic School course material references the Woods Gravity System and can discuss additional machine-system training where specifically needed.
Why students may choose Nottingham Colonic School
Students who choose Nottingham Colonic School are often looking for Jane Bush MACH RT as a named course director, small groups, clear requirements, a Nottingham clinical training environment and a course shaped by Gedling Colonics clinic experience.
Where Jane's route may be the stronger fit
Jane's route is especially relevant if you want a small cohort, direct tutor access, a gravity-system-informed training environment, clear suitability checks before payment, and a course director whose professional background includes founding Gedling Colonics and serving as a former ARCH chair.
Where another route may be worth checking
A RICTAT route or another training provider may be worth comparing if you need a different location, a different equipment emphasis, different dates or a pathway that handles anatomy preparation differently. The decision should come from current course documents, tutor conversation and your future practice plan.
Questions to ask any provider
Ask who teaches the course, how many students are in the intake, what practical days and supervised sessions are included, what equipment is used, what the entry requirements are, how assessment works and what professional membership or registration route follows completion.
Train with Jane Bush MACH RT
Jane is the founder of Gedling Colonics, former ARCH chair and course director at Nottingham Colonic School. Her training is small-group, practical and standards-led.
Clinical experience from Jane's established Nottingham clinic.Schools students may research
These names are included for factual, neutral research only. Confirm current details directly with each provider before making a decision.
- Nottingham Colonic School
- RICTAT training schools
Comparison questions
Is it RICTAC or RICTAT?+
The public register appears as RICTAT, the Register of Integrative Colon Hydrotherapists and Trainers. This page includes RICTAC only because some searchers may type that spelling.
Is Nottingham Colonic School criticising RICTAT training?+
No. This page is a fair comparison guide. Students should confirm current RICTAT details directly with the relevant school and compare them with Nottingham Colonic School's current course structure.
What are the main reasons to choose Jane's route?+
Students may prefer Jane's route if they want small-group training, a named former ARCH chair as course director, a professional Nottingham clinic environment, gravity-system-informed training and clear suitability requirements before payment.
Should I choose a course based only on gravity or machine equipment?+
No. Equipment matters, but students should also compare requirements, supervision, tutor credibility, client-care standards, assessment route, hygiene, insurance and future practice plans.
Continue your research
Comparison pages should help you ask better questions, not push you into a rushed decision. Review Jane's course structure, requirements, dates and training standards before choosing a route.
If you are unsure whether your background is suitable, use the eligibility route before paying a deposit. If you are enquiring for a clinic, spa, retreat or overseas team, use the consultation route so Jane can review staffing, facilities and timing properly.