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Levels of Certification

The Hypnotherapists Union Local 472 is known for seeking quality before quantity in its membership. It has three distinct membership classifications based on the Hypnotist's schooling and experience in the field. This gives the member the confidence of being able to verify to the client they have earned their classification title, and will give added assurance to the client that they are seeing a professional and not just a self-proclaimed Hypnotherapist.

The Hypnotherapists Union offers 3 levels of certification.

Level 1 - Certified Master Hypnotist

Members are eligible for certification as a "Master Hypnotist" upon completion of 300 or more clocked hours of sequential Hypnotherapy instruction, provided by a vocational school of hypnosis that is either Nationally Accredited by an accreditation agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Education or is approved to operate in the State or region that it resides in. 

Level 2 - Certified Hypnotherapist = C.Ht

Members are eligible for the "Hypnotherapist" level of certification once they have completed the requirements for a Diploma in Hypnotherapy (or higher) from an accredited institution provided by a vocational school of hypnosis that is either Nationally Accredited by an accreditation agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Education or is approved to operate in the State or region that it resides in, consisting of a program of 500 or more clocked hours of sequential hypnotherapy instruction and practical experience, including all of the requirements of that course of instruction by an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or is approved to operate in the State or region that it resides in.

Level 3 - Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist = CCHt

Members are eligible for the Clinical Hypnotherapist level of certification if they have met the requirements for "Certified Hypnotherapist" as listed above and in addition, have earned and/or possess an Associate Occupational Degree (AOD, AOS) in psychology, or a graduate level degree (M.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, MSN, M.A. or equivalent) in psychology, medical work, or social work, from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or is approved to operate in the State or region that it resides in.

Instructions for  Application

(Please read this section thoroughly.)

Membership in the Hypnotherapists Union Local 472 is achieved via the following process.

1. Complete the Membership Application below (making sure to enter your name the way you want it to appear on your certificate), then click the Next button and it will be saved to our Membership Database. 

2. Enter your credit card or PayPal details and wait for payment and application approval.

3. Go to your profile at this website and make sure to upload the documentation of your training in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Provide:

a. Certificates or diplomas attesting to the level of training in hypnosis and hypnotherapy from an accredited institution. (If you are applying for the CCHT and do not have an Associate Occupational Degree (AOD, AOS) in psychology, please also include your transcripts/diploma from your graduate program.) 

b If the hours of training are not included on the certificates, provide transcripts from the school and a written explanation of how this transcript translates into the required hours of training, uploaded as separate documents.

c. Contact information for the school / institution where this training was received, uploaded as a separate document.

After all necessary documentation has been received and the process for certification has been completed, every effort will be made to send your certificate quickly, but please allow 10-15 days as they are created manually. 

Note that Hypnotherapists Union Local 472 does not recommend specific schools. Please do your research in finding one that meets the qualifications above.

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