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ACHE is establishing a not-for-profit Legislative and Legal Defense Fund to fight legal battles that arise to maintain the free and open practice of hypnotherapy. A voluntary contribution of $10 helps support these legal encounters. 

Click here for updated CE requirements for lapsed certifications over six (6) years.

FEES 
• U.S. Members $195 USD, $220 if certification has not been kept current.
• International Members $215 USD, $240 if certification has not been kept current.
• Voluntary contribution to Legal Defense Fund $10. To help fight legal battles that arise to maintain
the free and open practice of hypnotherapy
• One time additional $25 fee for an upgrade in Certification status (w/proof of 100 CE hours)
• Checks are made payable to ACHE, in US dollars only

NEXT DUE DATE
December 31, 2024. A late fee of $25 applies to renewals postmarked after 2/15/25.

“Continuing education activities not directly related to the practice, techniques or methods of hypnosis may be accepted, on a case-by-case basis, when a direct relationship to specifics of your practice is demonstrated. For hours not clearly related to hypnosis, please provide a brief statement of explanation for your request”.

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Steps to renew online:

• Complete the renewal form below (scroll down) and pay using PayPal or submit the form and then call our office with your credit card information: 619-280-7200
• Read and check the boxes for the declaration
• Email copies of your CE certificates or receipts for courses (completed within the past two years) CE proof is required.

Steps to renew by mail:

• Download the Renewal Form (below)
• Complete and mail the form to the address below
• Include check made payable to ACHE
• Include copies of your CE certificates or receipts for courses (completed within the past two years) CE proof is required.

Steps to renew with a lapse in certification:

• Complete the renewal form (online or download below)
• Include check (or call with credit card information) made payable to ACHE
• Provide copies of your CE certificates or receipts for courses (completed within the past two years) CE proof is required.

Download and Print the Renewal Form

Mail to:
A.C.H.E.
7183 Navajo Rd., Ste. E
San Diego, CA 92119, USA

Questions? Call 619-280-7200 or email: office@hypnotistexaminers,org

Online Renewal Form and Payment

Have you read the updated Code of Ethics?

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Please add $25 to your renewal fee and send copies of your CE courses/conferences totaling 100 hours for the title of Clinical Hypnotherapist. For Master Hypnotic Coach send proof of 100 hours of life coach training.

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MA, PhD must be in a related field from a university or other higher education body that is accredited by the Dept of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education in the US, or corresponding state body if the member is outside the US. A copy of your diploma is required, unless already provided.

Instructions:

ACHE registrants are required to engage in a minimum of 30 hours CE in each two-year registration period. ACHE seeks to encourage registrants to engage in diverse educational activities to keep their knowledge and skills updated and to continue their development as hypnotherapists and growing individuals. Suitable CE activities are listed below. Email copies of certificates or receipts for course fees and home study materials to office@hypnotistexaminers.org

Continuing Education Requirements

• I graduated from my initial hypnotherapy training within the past two calendar years and am exempt from the CE requirement for this renewal period only.
• 1. Attending as a student at training courses in topics relevant to practice as a hypnotherapist. A training course is differentiated from a lecture or information imparting as in 2. below, by including a facility for synchronous interaction between student and trainer, such as coaching, feedback and live demonstration and practice. Such courses may be online or in-person attendance.
• 2. Attending as a student at lectures/information imparting formats in subjects relevant to practice as a hypnotherapist. Relevant subjects may include but are not limited to: hypnotic techniques; practical and theoretical knowledge relevant to understanding human thinking, feeling and behaviour; ethics and legal matters; marketing and presentation of hypnotherapy practice. Such courses may be online or in-person attendance.
• 3. Attending as a student at conferences and seminars on topics relevant to the practice of hypnotherapy. These may be online or in-person attendance.
• 4. Home study of audio, film, books and manuals relevant to practice as a hypnotherapist. These may be either in traditional format, or downloaded/accessed via the internet.
• 5. Delivering information about hypnotherapy by writing published articles, books or research papers. These may be online or in print.
• 6. Preparing and delivering training courses, lectures, conference presentations and seminars on hypnotherapy. These may be online or in-person attendance.
• 7. Participating in groups with other therapists for peer review and practice reflection. Such groups may communicate in-person or online or in a blended format.
• 8. Contributing to the hypnotherapy profession by activities such as providing voluntary services to professional bodies.
• 9. Waiver/partial waiver request - include details below

Check one or more boxes. Copies of certificates or receipts are REQUIRED. Contact us with questions: office@hypnotistexaminers.org “Continuing education activities not directly related to the practice, techniques or methods of hypnosis may be accepted, on a case-by-case basis, when a direct relationship to specifics of your practice is demonstrated. For hours not clearly related to hypnosis, please provide a brief statement of explanation for your request”.

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Please indicate how you will send your proof of CE hours.

CE Hours

Proof is REQUIRED for your CE hours. Email certificates or receipts for courses attended to office@hypnotistexaminers.org Indicate the number of hours completed for each area, i.e. 1. 10 hours; 2. 7 hours; 7. 15 hours, etc. Limit 4 documents in pdf format.

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If there are circumstances which have prevented you from fulfilling the requirements, please give the details in the box below. We accept waiver requests for health and/or financial reasons on a case by case basis.

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• I qualify for a free ID card - $0.00
• I am late / break in certification - $7.50
• No thanks, I don't use the card - $0.00

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• I confirm that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.
• I confirm that I have read and accepted the updated Code of Ethics.
• I confirm that I have NOT been convicted of a felony or morals charge and that if I am convicted during the 2-year certification period, I undertake to inform ACHE and I understand that my ACHE registration may be suspended.
• I confirm that I will provide proof of my CE hours.
• I confirm that I have paid/enclose payment herewith the appropriate fee.

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I agree that my electronic signature is the legally binding equivalent to my handwritten signature.

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• U.S. Only Renewal fee - $195.00
• International renewal - $215.00
• Late fee / break in certification - $25.00
• Additional certificate, same address - $25.00
• Upgrade - additional one time fee - $25.00

When you click on SUBMIT the form is automatically emailed to our office. PLEASE NOTE: If you renew in error or over pay, a $15 fee will be assessed to cover the additional paperwork involved in processing your refund. The late fee applies after 2/15/25. International renewals are $215.00 on time / $240.00 if late

Voluntary contribution

• Legislative and Legal Defense Fund - $10.00

ACHE is establishing a not-for-profit Legislative and Legal Defense Fund to fight legal battles that arise to maintain the free and open practice of hypnotherapy. A voluntary contribution of $10 helps support these legal encounters. Click below to add your contribution.

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