How to Become an
IIPA Certified Iridologist
Candidates will have a thorough understanding of the Comprehensive Iridology Standards and Concepts.
It is highly recommended that a candidate/student for certification complete the Comprehensive® Iridology Classes (Level I and Level II) through an IIPA Certified Instructor or through an IIPA-Sanctioned School; however, it is not required for certification.
The Certified Comprehensive Iridology Coursework:
Before sitting for the Certified Comprehensive Iridologist examination, candidates/students should have a thorough understanding of the standards presented in these classes:
Comprehensive® Iridology Class - LEVEL I - This class covers the history and development of Iridology, including discussion of European Iridology, American Iridology, Comprehensive Iridology, psychological patterns, iris photography, and more. Level I also introduces eye anatomy and physiology, iris topography and mapping, constitutional types and subtypes, iris structures and signs, pigmentation, pupil tonus, and additional foundational concepts in Comprehensive Iridology.
While previous Anatomy & Physiology education is highly recommended before beginning Iridology training, students are not required to complete college-level Anatomy & Physiology coursework before enrolling in the class. However, completion of an IIPA-approved college-level Anatomy & Physiology program is required before Comprehensive Iridology Certification can be awarded, and official transcripts showing successful completion must be submitted to the IIPA Central Office.
Minimum of 14 hours with an IIPA Certified Instructor.
Comprehensive® Iridology Class - LEVEL II - This class places emphasis on case studies, combinations of signs, structure and pigment details, exceptions to rules, specific constitutions and syndromes, further psychological pattern information, and research issues, etc.
Minimum of 21 hours with an IIPA Certified Instructor.
Be an Active Member of IIPA - Applicants must be a current member of IIPA to pursue certification.
What are the Certification Requirements?
Be an Active Member of IIPA - Applicants must be a current member of IIPA to pursue certification.
Proof of Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge - An Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) course is required for certification. Certification Examination can take place before the A&P course is completed. The certification candidate/student must submit a transcript of a completed course, a copy of a diploma or of an acceptable accredited degree, or a copy of an appropriate professional license before receiving the IIPA Certification Certificate.
For those who need Anatomy and Physiology, click here to see the IIPA acceptable A&P courses.
Submission of Ten Iris Evaluations - You will be provided with Iris Evaluation forms to use to evaluate ten (10) different people and analyze their iris patterns. Your completed evaluations will be submitted to an Instructor for review. Your results will be returned with corrections and comments. Candidates/students who received their Iridology training through an IIPA-sanctioned school are not required to perform the ten Iris Evaluations. Also, if you are taking a class through an IIPA Certified Comprehensive Iridology Instructor, you may, at the discretion of the Instructor, complete these evaluations during class.
Case Study Analysis - For your Case Study, you will receive instructions, a history, and eye photos to analyze from your Instructor. Your completed analysis and results will be returned to you with corrections and comments from your Instructor. Please note that candidates/students who received their Iridology training through an IIPA-sanctioned school are not required to perform a separate Case Study Analysis, as that is included in your program.
Written Examination - This written Examination is an online exam and can be accessed on this website. Click on the “Examination” link for details on how to proceed with your Examination process.
At the successful completion of your Examination process, if your test grades are satisfactory, 80% or more, and all other requirements are completed (i.e., Anatomy & Physiology, 10 Iris Evaluations, Case Study, and current membership), you will be sent an IIPA Certified Iridologist Certificate. If, for some reason, you do not pass all the Sections of the Examination, the Examination Retest information is also located on the “Examination” link.
During the Examination, you may use study materials and the Iridology chart from your seminar/class/webinar or the self-paced course to help you. Once the exam begins, you will have four hours to finish the Examination.
Once you have successfully completed the IIPA Examination process, your Student Membership will be upgraded to a Certified Membership and your IIPA Certified Iridologist certificate will be issued.