To qualify for Certification:

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

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

3.  All applicants must carry malpractice insurance (except practitioners employed by the VA).

4.  Applicants must submit the required fee for their certification level.  (U.S. Veterans are exempt from certification fees.)  

 

CERTIFICATION LEVELS:

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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 in which they work.   

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 b.  NBCDCH (Clinical Diplomate).  Meets criteria for NBCCH + 2 years of active hypnotherapy practice.  

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 c.  NBCFCH (Clinical Fellow).  Meets criteria for NBCCH + 4 years of active hypnotherapy practice.   

   

 d.  NBCHt (Certified Hypnotist).  Never licensed as a mental or physical healthcare professional, or is applying with a revoked or suspended license.  [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.    

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 f.   International membership (outside U.S. or Canada).  

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 g.  Veterans with honorable discharge or active duty or works exclusively for the VA.  Complimentary lifetime membership (but annual renewal application required).    

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