Become a BASRaT member and gain a range of benefits and support. There are a variety of membership categories, please choose the option that relates to you to find out more.

Registration and membership with BASRaT helps us to promote and campaign for Sport Rehabilitation both nationally and globally. We also work to ensure that all Sport Rehabilitators protect the public by practising to the highest professional standards, whilst contributing meaningfully to the public health workforce and providing safe and effective patient care across multiple settings.

Types of Registration and Membership


Graduate Registered Member

To become a registered member of BASRaT and be authorised to use the title 'BASRaT-reg', applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a BASRaT Accredited degree or equivalent entry via the International Arrangement.
  • Obtained a pass in the BASRaT registration exam. (If you need to sit the BASRaT registration exam, we run them every month, please use this link to apply to sit the registration exam.)
  • Trauma Care qualification endorsed by the faculty of pre-hospital care (for initial entry onto the register) or appropriate first aid qualification for re-registrations and renewals.
  • Completion and submission of all other documentation in relation to Fitness to Practise.

Your BASRaT membership is invaluable. It gives you:
  • Insurance. The right type of insurance and correct level of cover in your Malpractice and Public Liability Insurance of £5m, offering peace of mind.
  • Display the Accredited Register quality mark to show your Registered Healthcare Professional status, assuring high quality health care
  • 24 hour Legal Helpline
  • Rehab Guru subscription – exercise prescription software, virtual consultations, treatment notes and patient forms, online booking and payment
  • Webinars and access to Moodle; BASRaT's CPD learning portal
  • Support and professional advice, including CPD and legal issues.
  • Opportunity to work overseas through the International Agreement.

Representing the Gold Standard in Rehabilitation, BASRaT also provides you with:
  • Additional insurance cover against unfounded accusations
  • Up to date guidance on crucial practice
  • Reputation and standards – our code of ethics and professional standards demonstrate that we work to the highest standards
  • National and international representation to promote and develop Sport Rehabilitation
  • Access to job ads
  • Include business details on our 'Find A Practitioner' database
  • Professional literature
  • Member benefits and discounts

Further information about BASRaT registration and the International Arrangement

All graduate registered members are obliged to adhere to the BASRaT Rules of Professional Conduct and are entitled to use BASRaT-reg in their titles.

Graduate Registered Allied Health Professional

This type of membership is for those who have completed a BASRaT-approved undergraduate programme and are qualified and appropriately insured as an allied health professional (e.g. Physiotherapist). A current "appointed persons" first aid qualification including CPR and ongoing BASRaT CPD requirements are also needed.

Benefits of Graduate Registered Allied Health Professional Membership
  • Display the Accredited Register quality mark to show you are on the BASRaT register (which meets the Professional Standards Authority's robust standards assuring high quality health care)
  • Administrative support and advice including CPD and legal issues and challenges in practice
  • Include business details on the 'Find A Practitioner' database on basrat.org
  • Access course listings, job ads, professional information and BASRaT products at basrat.org
  • Free Webinars and educational resources
  • National and International representation to promote and develop Sport Rehabilitation
  • Voting rights - you have a say in how BASRaT is run and organised. Please use this

Allied Health Professionals are additionally regulated by an appropriate body; BASRaT regulates Graduate Registered Members only.
All graduate registered members are obliged to adhere to the BASRaT Rules of Professional Conduct and are entitled to use BASRaT-reg in their titles.

Further information about BASRaT registration and the International Arrangement

Non-practising Graduate

This membership category covers members who have not retired or completely changed career who need to ensure they have appropriate insurance cover for any claims made after their full GSR membership and insurance has lapsed. This can be part of a new individually sourced policy or the BASRaT run off cover that comes with the NPG membership. BASRaT would recommend run off cover for an absolute minimum of three years, statutes generally limit claims beyond this timeframe, however, under some exceptional circumstances, claims can still be considered thus making six years of run off cover ideal

Membership benefits include:

  • Access to course listings, job ads and professional information at basrat.org
  • Administrative support and advice on professional issues, including Continuing Professional Development
  • National and International representation to promote and develop Sport Rehabilitation
  • Profile raising. Membership means we can continue to campaign on behalf of Sport Rehabilitators

Associate Member

You can become an Associate member if you have.

  • Degree in Allied Health Profession (e.g. Physio, Osteo, Chrio, etc)
  • HCPC / GOC / GCC / GMC / or other statutory registration
  • Membership to relevant AHP professional body with insurance

Benefits of Associate Membership include:

  • Access to course listings, job ads, professional information and BASRaT products at basrat.org
  • National and International representation to promote and develop Sport Rehabilitation
  • Profile raising. Membership means we can continue to campaign on behalf of Sport Rehabilitators

Associate members are not obliged to adhere to the BASRaT Rules of Professional Conduct but are expected to observe them. This category does not include Malpractice and Public Liability Insurance.

Student Member

Become a student member if you are studying on undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in Sport Rehabilitation that are accredited by BASRaT.

Benefits of Student Membership include:
  • Option for malpractice insurance for massage (not included in annual fee to BASRaT)
  • Access to course listings, job ads and professional information at basrat.org
  • Access to BASRaT products
  • National and International representation to promote and develop Sport Rehabilitation
  • Profile raising. Membership means we can continue to campaign on behalf of Sport Rehabilitators

Student members can opt for Malpractice and Public Liability Insurance for massage only - students can contact BASRaT directly for this additional fee.

How To Apply

Log into your BASRaT account using either your email or membership number. If you do not yet have an account, you can register for one. Once logged in, navigate to "Registration / Membership" from the menu, or return to this page and click the link below. Select the type of registration / membership you wish to apply for and follow the instructions for each step.

In addition to completing the online form, you will need to upload copies of your qualifications and identification. Various file formats are accepted, including photographs of documents.

Please complete all stages of the application process and click submit. This will send your application to our administrators for review. They will contact you with any questions or queries. Once approved you will receive an email notification.

You should use a modern web browser (e.g. Google Chrome) on a laptop or PC to complete the online application. If you experience any technical difficulties or have questions about your application, please contact our administrators via email on administration@basrat.org

We are happy to support you with submitting an application if you are not able to use the online portal. Please contact the administration team to access an Word Document version of the application form that can be submitted via email or post.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY