Anger Management Specialist Certification Program

Anger Management Specialist Certification Testimonials
The Benefits of an Anger Management Specialist Certification
FAQs on AIHCP’s Anger Management Specialist Certification

anger management consulting certification Getting the anger management specialist certification from the American Institute of Health Care Professionals opens the door to better opportunities and new ways to better treat patients and clients. Our certification program provides a valuable overview of the tools and strategies involved in our process, as well as multiple methods for dealing with anger across age groups or situations. Learn more about our program below and register today to get started on improving your skills to better help patients control their emotions of anger.

Anger Management Specialist Courses, Requirements, and Prices

To join AIHCP’s anger management specialist certification program, you need to meet specific experience requirements. You can fill out our qualification review form to see if your current experience and credentials meet our criteria. Otherwise, you need to have meet one of the following prerequisites:

Have an active license to practice as a healthcare professional
At a minimum, hold an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas:
- Psychology
- Counseling psychology
- Human services
- Sociology
- Religious studies
- Behavioral health
- Social services
- Crisis intervention
- Expressive art therapy
- Grief or bereavement
- Hypnotherapy
- Public health
- Holistic health
- Health coaching
- Other similar fields

The program itself consists of five required CE courses, which will cost a total of $900 and include the courses below. After completing the courses there is a certification fee for Anger Management Specialist Certification of $220, plus shipping and handling, which includes the official certificate, ID card, and other related documents. Textbooks and other learning materials required for the courses are a separate expense. The full list of courses includes:

After passing the program, you can fill out our application for certification to become certified with AIHCP for a period of four years. With the certification, you can use the initials/credentials “AMS-C”, or “Certified Anger Management Specialist” after your name.

AIHCP also offers healthcare fellowship status on top of the anger management specialist certification. Achieving the credential requires logging 250 hours of continued education over six years from the date of the application to the fellowship program. Once completed, you can add the “FAIHCP” or “Fellow in the American Institute of Healthcare Professionals in Anger Management” to your title.

Renewing Your Anger Management Specialist Certification

The anger management specialist certification is valid for four years from the date of your initial certification. In addition, you will need to get recertified within that time frame to continue the valid use of the credentials in your title. AIHCP offers a recertification program to enable continued use of the credentials, with a recertification fee is $220, plus shipping and handling, and you need to provide evidence of at least 50 contact hours of continuing education in the form of studies, lectures, and learning activities related to the anger management specialization. You will also have to show proof of at least 500 hours of practice, specifically with the manager management specialist certification, over the initial four-year certification period.

Anger Management Specialist Certification Testimonials

AIHCP continues to flourish thanks to the many professionals who advance their careers and gain new skills with our many certification programs. Check our testimonials page and read from many healthcare professionals who grew their practice or advanced in their fields, such as case management, grief counseling, and crisis intervention.

The Benefits of an Anger Management Specialist Certification

With the anger management specialist certification from AIHCP, healthcare professionals discover new ways to assess and handle the signs of anger and provide effective strategies to control emotions and create positive outcomes. The anger management specialist courses offer more than just broad overviews and standard techniques; they also provide valuable skills that can be used in specific situations, such as dealing with children, issues related with domestic violence, or addressing potential anger episodes in the workplace.

AIHCP also publishes numerous blog topics on anger management, which serves as additional insights and takeaways that can be used in your next session or as a pilot test for a full offering. From longtime clients to your latest patient, AIHCP’s anger management specialist certification program can help you better understand the signs of anger and provide ways to turn a boiling situation into positive outcomes.

FAQs on AIHCP’s Anger Management Specialist Certification Program

What are the benefits of an anger management specialist certification?

Taking on the anger management specialist certification program from AIHCP shows a willingness to learn new concepts and strategies in order to provide a higher level of care for each patient. New advancements in the space can happen at any moment, and staying on the cutting edge with AIHCP puts professionals on a path of continuous learning that can be invaluable with each session.

Do I have to take the program and its courses to achieve my certification?

Our model for certification is designed so that our certified members have accomplished the same educational achievements and have consistency in knowledge and skills attainment. Many have experience in many types of specialty practices, but they are varied. Our model focuses on core and solid, comprehensive knowledge and skills that have been determined to practice the specialty at a higher level of quality practice. However, there are instances where past education may be used to waive some of the courses required. View our FAQ page to learn more.

Do you offer a curriculum of continuing education courses for recertification?

Each of our certification programs offers continuing education curricula designed to meet the full requirements for recertification.

Do your continuing education courses have any board approvals?

Most of our continuing education courses do have some or many board approvals, though specific approval depends on the type of professional boards. You can see the full list on our health care CE approvals page.

Is the certification necessary for anger management counseling?

Having an anger management counseling certification cements your commitment to the profession in the eyes of colleagues and clients. Taking time to learn more about the practice and how to provide care in specific situations ensures that you don’t treat each case the same and provide custom treatments and techniques that cater to the patient’s specific needs. In time and with numerous successes, the lessons you learned from AIHCP cement your authority and expertise in the space, allowing you to be a thought leader among your peers, adding even more value to the skills and knowledge gained from anger management specialist courses.

What is the process for your Certification programs? How do I enter and complete a the case management certification program?

We have a dedicated page that provides a quick over-view of our certification process. It will provide you with good information about the process/phases of both the education courses and application for certification.

An Anger Management Specialist Certification specializing in Counseling, Consulting and Education for qualified Health Care Professionals and others in related fields providing care. The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. offers a comprehensive, quality, Certification program for qualified professionals.

ANGER MANAGEMENT BLOG: Please visit our Anger Management interactive web blog. Our blog contains articles, news, events and information related to Anger Management Counseling and Consulting.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ANGER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ARE:

Provide a high quality program of Certification for professionals and para-professionals practicing as Anger Management Counselors and Specialists (counselors, consultants, practitioners).
Develop and support high standards of education and practice requirements for the attainment of Anger Management Counselor Certification.
Provide a mechanism for the ongoing involvement of a peer advisory board of qualified professionals to oversee program development and requirements for Anger Management Counselor certification.
Provide society with a mechanism to ascertain the appropriate education, skills, knowledge and experience required by those who offer such services.
Establish quality standards and requirements for the recertification of its credentialed members, attesting to ongoing education and skill attainment in the practice specialty of anger management counseling.
Provide a comprehensive program of approvals for continuing education, seminars, offerings, independent study, and other related educational activities, to ensure high quality standards are met and that such programs are of value to those practicing anger management counseling and anger management consulting and education.

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CERTIFICATION

Certified Anger Management Specialist- requires attainment and/or verification of the following certification criteria:

Completion of an official, established education program to prepare candidates for the practice of Anger Management Counseling/Consulting. Candidates for the Certification must successfully complete the continuing education program endorsed by The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. Completion of the required education courses qualifies the educational component necessary to apply for Certification. This program consists of 245 contact hours of continuing education. See Full Program: Access here.
Prerequisite for all Applicants for Certification: applicants for certification must meet one of the following prerequisites to enter the program:

If you would like to find out if you meet the qualifications for this certification program. Please submit an Inquiry Form at the following link: Access Here.

Please Note: in some instances, based on a review of qualifications, it may be necessary for some to take an additional prerequisite course. In addition to the listed required core courses for certification in order to fully qualify for the awarded certification. Such decisions are on a case-by-case basis, and should be determined prior to course enrollments. Please contact us if further information is needed.

CERTIFICATION- IDENTIFICATION & CREDENTIALS

Those applicants who become certified by the AIHCP as an Anger Management Specialist may use the initials/credential AMS-C, after their names: “Certified Anger Management Specialist”

TIMELINE

All certifications shall be for a period of 4 years from the date of the initial anger management counselor certification.

KEY FAQS

What are the key benefits of achieving a Certification in this health care specialty practice?

Response: Some of the key benefits of receiving a Certification as a Anger Management Specialist includes increasing your marketability in the work place, enhancing your knowledge and skills base in this specialty practice, increasing your earnings potential, commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education, achieving recognition for accomplishments attained, networking with peers in the same practice specialty, and much more.

Must I take the continuing education courses/program to achieve my certification?

Response: Yes, our model for certification is designed so that our certified members have accomplished the same educational achievements and have consistency in knowledge and skills attainment. Many have experiences in many types of specialties practices, but are varied. Our model focuses on core and solid, comprehensive knowledge and skills that have been determined to practice the specialty at a higher level of quality practice. There are instances where past education may be used to waive some of the courses required. This is evaluated on an individual basis and more information may be found in our more comprehensive FAQS section: Access here

Do you offer a curriculum of continuing education courses that meet the requirements for your Certification standards?

Response: Yes, for each of our certification programs we offer full continuing education curriculums that are designed to meet full requirements for certification. Click on the link above (Ce courses and prices) for this program. All of our CE courses are authored and mentored by highly qualified faculty with graduate degrees.

Do your continuing education courses have any Board approvals?

Response: Yes, most all of our continuing education courses do have some or many Board approvals, depending on types of professional boards. Please access more information: Access here

Does Society Expect Health Care Professionals to be “Certified” in specialty practices?

Response: It is safe to say that today our society expects health care professionals to be highly knowledgeable and to practice their professions as well as their specialty practices at high levels of safe care, quality standards, and to maintain a high level of ethical practice. One way in which our health care professionals may demonstrate this level of achievement is by attaining a recognized professional certification from an organization that has developed and upholds all of these important indicators of high- quality professional specialty practices. Certification in a specialty practice demonstrates the professionals commit to achievements in core defined domains of practice allowing more confidence by society as a whole.

Once I am certified by your organization, am I certified “for life?”

Response: You can be if you chose to be. We have a program of Recertification for all of our specialty practices. Initial certifications are for a four-year period. All those obtaining certification may re-certify upon meeting the specific requirements for recertification every four years. Certified members may recertify every four years indefinitely as long as they meet the recertification requirements for their practice specialty. We hold strongly to the belief that professional Certification requires that one commits to and maintains ongoing education, skills attainment and practice in their specialty practice. Our recertification process allows for the verification of these verifications of our members. We offer a large curriculum of continuing education courses for our certified members if they would like to meet continuing education hours of recertification. You may learn more about our recertification requirements: Access here

After reviewing all of the information on this page, I may have more questions, who may I contact?

Response: We are here to help and assist you in all ways possible. We have Live Chat online during normal business hours and you may access the Live Chat link above on this page. Also, please access our Contact Us Page

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THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

CERTIFICATE

Those applicants who have successfully achieved certification or recertification receive a large size official Certificate attesting to certification, as well as an official letter of notification. The certificate is suitable for framing and details the official professional certification title, initials that may be used, and time frames for certification. Those recertifying receive a new, updated certificate. Wallet size identification cards of certification are also presented.

FEE SCHEDULE

The certification fee for Anger Management Specialist is $220.00, plus shipping and handling, for the four year term of certification. All Certification packets, which include the official certificate, wallet ID card, and other related documents are shipped with tracking. Payment in full is due at the time of application. If an applicant does not meet certification criteria, the application fee is refunded. A completed application must be submitted with full payment to be considered for certification. The application form is available Here.
Application for Recertification is $ 220.00, plus shipping and handling, for the next four year period. This is a one-time payment and is required in full at the time of application for recertification. A completed application must accompany the payment.
Major credit cards are accepted. Check and money orders are to be payable to: The American Institute of Healthcare Professionals or AIHCP.

RECERTIFICATION

Certified members may receive recertification at the expiration of their four year term by:

Obtaining 50 or more hours of continuing education within the four year period of certification and meeting practice hour requirements. Access full information here: Criteria for Recertification

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The American Institute of Health Care Professionals provides a “Fellowship Program” for its certified members in Anger Management Counseling, Anger Management Consulting and/or Anger Management Education. Access Information.

Online Application

Click here for the online application.