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	Certification Examination in the Clinical Specialty of Hippotherapy
	Dates

	Eligibility

	Fees

	Testing Centers

	Application Request

American Hippotherapy Certification Board

Examination(s)

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Certification Examination in the Clinical Specialty of Hippotherapy

Application Deadline

Examination Date

12/31/2011

2/4/2012

6/30/2012

8/4/2012

Eligibility

Currently licensed or certified to practice as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech and language pathologist in the United States or the equivalent in other countries.
At least three years of full time or the equivalent (6,000 hours) experience in the practice of physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech and language pathology.
A minimum of 100 hours of one-on-one direct treatment in hippotherapy practice within the three years prior to certification application deadline. Please note that treatment experience that is part of an educational course does not qualify for this eligibility requirement.
Experienced and comfortable working with horses. Independent riding ability.
Completion and filing of Application for the Certification Examination in the Clinical Specialty of Hippotherapy.
Payment of required fees.

Fee(s)

AHA Members

$275.00

Non-AHA Members

$375.00

Regional Testing Center(s)

Birmingham

Phoenix

Los Angeles, San Francisco area

Denver area

D.C.

Washington D.C. area

Orlando

Atlanta

Chicago

Iowa City

Lexington

Boston

Minneapolis

New York City

Columbus

Philadelphia

Memphis, Nashville

Dallas, Houston

Seattle

Handbook and Application Request

Certification Examination in the Clinical Specialty of Hippotherapy

Receive Handbook and Application via Regular Mail.

Note: Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.