Create a foundation for physical and mental relief with the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping course available through the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP). As part of our EFT certification program, the EFT certification courses below provide comprehensive information, mentoring support, and a flexible schedule, allowing you to get your certification at your own pace.
Eligibility for EFT Certification Courses
To participate in our certification program and take the courses below, you must meet one of the following criteria listed below:
- A registered nurse currently licensed to practice nursing
- A licensed practical nurse
- A licensed vocational nurse
- A licensed social worker
- A licensed physician
- A licensed counselor
- A licensed health care professional
- A college degree in human services, psychology, or human behavior with career experience in these areas
- Other college degrees may be applicable if they are in a related area or if the candidate can verify significant job experiences working in health care or mental health care fields under the direct supervision of one who would qualify as a candidate above. Such cases are evaluated by AIHCP on an individual basis.
If you are in this unique position or do not have one of the listed criteria, please fill out our qualification review form to see if your current experience or background allows entry into our program.
Board CE Approvals for AIHCP EFT Tapping Courses
The continuing education courses offered below are by AIHCP, which is an approved provider of continuing education by the listed states:
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education by the South Carolina Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board, Provider # 4637.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc. is a licensed Continuing Education Provider in the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15595.
- The following CE Courses have provider approvals: The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Florida State Board of Nursing Provider # 50-11975.
Additionally, AIHCP also has Nursing Board Rule Provide Approvals from these states:
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Georgia Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Professional Registered Nurses. CE Provider # 50-11975.
- The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
For the full list of our current state and board approvals, please visit our healthcare continuing education approvals page
EFT Certification Course List
To obtain your EFT tapping certification, you must pass the four courses below, which cost $500 in total. You may enroll into as few or as many course as you wish. All of the CE courses are self paced, independent study. Students buy the textbooks, follow the syllabus and take a comprehensive online exam. Faculty mentoring is provided, as needed. Many of our courses include supplementary videos and course materials. Students have a two-year timeframe to complete all required CE courses in the curriculum. Again, all textbooks and learning materials are separate and not included in the course cost.
EF 500 – The Complete EFT Training Seminar for Professional Development
This course is a comprehensive Video on Demand course and seminar that offers students a complete education and EFT training program in the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). The course is written, produced and instructed by our Executive Director, Dr. Dominick L. Flarey, who is a Certified Master EFT Practitioner, A Certified Holistic EFT Practitioner and Certified in Thought Field Therapy. This 14-hour course takes students from the very basics of EFT and energy psychology and moves from basic to intermediate to advanced concepts and techniques in EFT practice. By the completion of this education and training seminar students have a high level of proficiency in understanding and in using EFT for their professional development needs and goals. This course is also the foundational course for those who are studying in our Certification program to become Certified as Master EFT Practitioners. The course is structured in 6 Video sessions; How EFT Works, Tapping Energy, Classic EFT & Protocols, Positive EFT, Advanced Concepts, and The Experiences of EFT. Each session comes with downloadable course handouts. There are three downloadable E-Learning books provided with supplemental articles and materials on EFT for additional learning. In each of the Video lecture sessions students will experience actual EFT sessions led by Dr. Flarey , incorporating the learning and skills being taught; from basic to advanced. This experienced based learning is a real plus in solid learning of EFT. Levels of course complexity: Basic and Intermediate.
Course Code: EF 500. Contact hours of education = 14. Course Fee: $150.00
EF 510 – EFT/ Meridian Energy Tapping: Theory & Process
This comprehensive EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) course provides mental health and other health care professionals a full education curriculum for both theories and processes of the Emotional Freedom Technique. This is an intermediate to advanced course. Mental health and health care professionals will review some basic techniques related to EFT and then move on to examine and study intermediate and more advanced techniques and methods for using EFT in their clinical practices with clients. Many types of EFT methods are presented, studied and learned including first client assessments, methods for defining major issues, aspects, and working through to significantly reduce emotional charges and intensities. The Personal Peace Procedure is highlighted as an effective tool for long-standing emotional issues and resolution of major problems and aspects. Mental health and other health care professionals will study and learn additional tapping points that may be used to enhance client outcomes as well as many additional methods that can be used with EFT to provide greater client outcomes and resolution of emotional issues and problems. Major EFT methods are explored, studied and learned for use in clinical EFT practice including the Tearless Trauma Technique, The Movie Technique, The Tell the Story Technique, The Choices Method, Reframing, and many more to provide EFT practitioners will a well- rounded education and a comprehensive set of highly effective, evidence-based methods for quality outcomes in working with their clients. Methods to evaluate the progress of clients are examined. Students will explore methods to assist clients in developing highly effective set-up statements, reminder phrases and methods to assist clients in making positive cognitive shifts in their perceptions. Ethical and legal considerations in EFT practice are explored. Mental health and other health care professionals will explore case studies in the use of EFT and observe the effectiveness of its use in facilitating positive outcomes in client treatment and care as a complementary healing modality. This course utilizes three textbooks as well as instructional videos for viewing to facilitate a comprehensive quality learning experience. Level of complexity: Intermediate to Advanced. Prerequisite: You must have successfully completed EF 500 (above) before taking this course.
Course Code: EF 510. Contact hours of education = 55. Course Fee: $150.00
EF 520 – Applications in EFT & Meridian Energy Tapping
This CE online course is the third course in the EFT/Meridian Energy Tapping curriculum for those mental health and health care professionals studying and learning this specialty practice. Its focus is on applications in EFT and Meridian Tapping in the clinical practice setting. Students will study applications of EFT/Tapping as it relates to working with clients for many varied issues such as stress disorders, anxiety disorders, phobias, pain, physical illnesses, allergies, grief, physical injuries, traumas, body confidence issues, weight loss issues, cravings and more. EFT/Meridian Tapping students will study and review and process themselves many varied EFT/Meridian Tapping exercises and conduct self-evaluations of the process and the effectiveness of the modalities. They will, in-turn, explore and relate to how these techniques and EFT/Tapping methods and modalities can best be administered most safely and effectively to their clients in the practice setting. A focus on the evaluation of method effectiveness is gained as well as revising the EFT/Tapping treatment plans as clients evolve and progress in outcomes. Several new EFT/Tapping, evidence- based methods are explored as well as some new meridian tapping points for use in clinical practice. There are several video presentations that students are also required to view to enhance their learning of applications of EFT/Tapping in the clinical setting. As the materials are studied students will develop a comprehensive written Learning Portfolio of all of the learning they achieve including detailed analysis of their experiences with the practice application exercises required in the course. This course provides mental health professionals and other health care professionals with the knowledge and exercises/experiences to prepare them to work with clients safely and effectively in clinical EFT practices and settings. Their progressive accumulation of knowledge and skills attainment in EFT/Meridian Tapping comes together in this course where the focus is on the applications and evaluation of effectiveness as well as EFT/Meridian Tapping plans for their clients. This comprehensive applications course is preparatory to the next course which is the clinical practicum course in the EFT/Meridian Tapping Curriculum offered by AIHCP, Inc. Prerequisites for this course: students must have successfully completed EF 500 and EF 510 before they may enroll in this course. Level of complexity: Advanced.
Course Code: EF 520. Contact hours of education = 40. Course Fee: $100.00
EF 530 – EFT & Meridian Energy Tapping: Clinical Practicum
This is the final course in the EFT/Meridian Energy Tapping curriculum leading to eligibility for Master Practitioner Certification. In this course students will be working with actual volunteer clients in a practice setting and conducting EFT/Meridian Energy Tapping sessions. Students will adhere to comprehensive guidelines for conducting sessions to include, but not limited to client assessments, teaching clients about EFT/Meridian Energy Tapping, facilitating the EFT/Tapping process with clients including the entire process as learned in the three subsequent courses and providing clients with full coaching and evaluation throughout the process. Students will be working with various types of clients and issues as defined by the course guidelines to provide for a well- rounded practicum experience. Students will attain their own client volunteers and they will adhere to the code of ethics of AIHCP, Inc. when working with clients. Consent by clients will be obtained for all practicum sessions, and disclosures/ disclaimers regarding EFT/Tapping will be provided to volunteer clients. EFT/Meridian Energy Tapping students will be completing full written case studies on the entire session with each of their clients which are rigorously graded by the instructor. The completed written case studies comprise the comprehensive examination for this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to receive certification as a Certified Master EFT Practitioner and a Certified Practitioner in Meridian Energy Tapping. Prerequisites: student must have successfully completed the following courses to be eligible to enroll in this course: EF 500, EF 510, and EF 520. Level of Complexity: Advanced.
Course Code: EF 530. Contact hours of education = 20. Cost: $100.00
The Benefits of EFT Tapping Courses
The courses above allow professionals to learn the latest techniques and insights from professionals with real-world experience with EFT and meridian tapping skills. The lessons learned allow you to raise the level of care and guidance provided to each client, which helps promote long-term wellness and more effective tools that help in high-distress situations. With AIHCP’s courses, you can easily tap into these new findings and translate them to better results with each patient.
On completion of the program and application, you can use the initials “EFTMP-C” as well as the “Certified Master EFT Practitioner” and “Certified Meridian Energy Health Tapping Practitioner” titles in a professional manner. The certification is also valid for four years, and AIHCP offers recertification courses for those who wish to continue using the initials or full certification title in their professional title.
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