Anger Management Specialist 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:

• AM 500 – Anger Management: Concepts & Theories
• AM 510 – Dealing with Child Anger
• AM 520 – Domestic Violence and Anger Management
• AM 530 – Anger in the Workplace
• AM 540 – Effective Techniques in Anger Management

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.