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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

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1.  All applicants must complete a 50+ hour NBCCH-approved Clinical Hypnosis training.

If you don't see your trainer, please stop and contact us.  We will often be able to add your trainer 

to our list.

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2.  All applicants must attest that they have never been convicted of a felony.

 

3.  All applicants must carry malpractice insurance (except some foreign practitioners and practitioners   covered by the VA).  A list of insurers used by our certificants is provided under the Of Interest tab.

 

4.  Applicants must submit the required fee for their certification level.  U.S. enlisted, veterans, and full-  time VA therapists are exempt from certification fees. 

 

NEW POLICY:  Veterans are exempt from payment for life.  VA therapists are exempt from payment as long as they don't supplement their practice by treating civilians.  If they also treat civilians, a nominal fee will be requested.

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CERTIFICATION LEVELS

20% Discount December 1 through January 31

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 a.  NBCCH (Clinical Hypnotherapist).  Meets all above requirements and is actively licensed as a mental or physical healthcare professional by the state/s in which they work.  ($95, now $76) 

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 b.  NBCDCH (Clinical Diplomate).  Meets criteria for NBCCH + 2 years of active hypnotherapy practice. ($110, now $88)

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 c.  NBCFCH (Clinical Fellow).  Meets criteria for NBCCH + 4 years of active hypnotherapy practice. ($125, now $100)  

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d.  VA therapist who also treats civilians. ($30, now $25)

   

 d.  NBCHt (Certified Hypnotist).  Never licensed as a mental or physical healthcare professional, or is applying with a lapsed or suspended license. ($85, now $68)

Caution:  Unlicensed hypnotists are governed by state law even where there is no specific law governing hypnosis.  Most states prohibit the practice of medicine without a health-related license.  This means that it is unlawful to treat any issue for which there is a diagnostic code.  Hypnosis to stop smoking, for weight loss, and for self-improvement is permitted in most states.  This includes treating procrastination, phobias, fear of speaking, shyness, issues related to academic study, sports or arts performance, or relationship issues. It doesn't include treatment of mood, anxiety/depression, trauma, or physical conditions.

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 e.  Retired, Semi-retired (employed less than 20 hrs/week), or Student-Intern.

Retirees may retain their former certification level.   ($55, now $44)

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 f.   International membership (outside U.S. or Canada).  ($75, now $60)

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