The practice of hypnotherapy is self-regulated in Kentucky rather than being government regulated, and we trust it will always be so.  In order to protect the public and the profession from untrained and unscrupulous practitioners, KAH has established basic requirements for training and ethics.  KAH will certify only those applicants who meet the following training requirements: 

1. A minimum of 100 contact hours of instruction, by a qualified instructor, in the following subjects:

   a. History and nature of hypnosis
   b. Interviewing and assessment of the client
   c. Law and ethics
   d. Induction and dehypnotization (emergence) techniques
   e. Principles of post-hypnotic suggestion
   f. Habit control, including weight control and smoking
   g. Deepening the hypnosis
   h. Preparation of suggestions
   i. Reframing to remove cause
   j. Personal development
   k. Self-hypnosis 

2. Satisfactory completion of twenty-five (25) sessions of hypnotherapy conducted under the supervision of a qualified instructor in hypnotherapy.

3. Two letters of recommendation concerning the good character of the applicant

4. Statement that applicant has never been convicted of a felony or lost a license to practice a profession in any state.

A member may be decertified by KAH for violation of the Code of Ethics.

Procedure for applying for certification:  
An Applicant becomes an associate member first for $25.00 and then applies to be certified.  The additional fee for certification is $15.00.