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American Hippotherapy Certification Board

Certification Examination in the Clinical Specialty of HippotherapyAHCB-HPCS
Hippotherapy Certification Examination-Entry LevelAHCB Entry Level Exam
Examination(s)
Certification Examination in the Clinical Specialty of Hippotherapy 
Hippotherapy Certification Examination-Entry Level 
AHCB Website
http://www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org
Certification Examination in the Clinical Specialty of Hippotherapy
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
12/31/2012 2/2/2013
6/30/2013 8/3/2013
Eligibility
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Experienced and comfortable working with horses. Independent riding ability.
  5. Completion and filing of Application for the Certification Examination in the Clinical Specialty of Hippotherapy.
  6. Payment of required fees.
Fee(s)
AHA Members $275.00
Non-AHA Members $375.00
Regional Testing Center(s)
AL Birmingham
AZ Phoenix
CA Los Angeles, San Francisco area
CO Denver area
D.C. Washington D.C. area
FL Orlando
GA Atlanta
IL Chicago
IA Iowa City
KY Lexington
MA Boston
MN Minneapolis
NY New York City
OH Columbus
PA Philadelphia
TN Memphis, Nashville
TX Dallas, Houston
WA Seattle
 
 
Handbook and Application Request

Certification Examination in the Clinical Specialty of Hippotherapy
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Hippotherapy Certification Examination-Entry Level
Application Deadline
 Examination Date  
4/1/2013 5/11/2013 - 5/25/2013
9/1/2013 10/12/2013 - 10/26/2013
Eligibility
  1. Be currently licensed or certified to practice as a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapist assistant, or speech and language pathologist in the United States or the equivalent in other countries.
  2. Have at least one year of full-time or the equivalent (2,000 hours) experience in the practice of physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech and language pathology.
  3. Have completed American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Level I and II equine skills and treatment principles courses or equivalent graduate level courses.
  4. Have a minimum of 25 hours of one-on-one direct patient treatment using hippotherapy prior to the application deadline. Please note that treatment experience that is part of an educational course or mentoring process does not qualify for this eligibility requirement.
  5. Be experienced and comfortable working with horses and can ride safely and independently at the walk and trot.
  6. Agree to abide by the AHCB Testing Agreement.
  7. Complete and file Application for the Hippotherapy Certification Examination-Entry Level.
  8. Pay required fees.
Fee(s)
AHA Members $250.00
Non-AHA Members $350.00
Regional Testing Center(s)
It will be offered at PSI testing centers. Click here to search for the site nearest you.

NOTE: You will not be able to select a testing center on the PSI site prior to receiving confirmation that you are registered for a certification exam.
Handbook and Application Request

Hippotherapy Certification Examination-Entry Level
Click here to Download the Handbook and Application Now!

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click here for FREE download.
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Receive Handbook and Application via Regular Mail.
      Note:  Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

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