Accredited School Route

Schools accredited by the NCH offer the HPD to their students and have satisfied all the criteria laid down by the NCH and NCFE for the award of the HPD.

Schools must meet the UKCHO criteria for length of course, and suitability of trainers and must in addition commit to teaching the UKCHO core curriculum which has been adapted to create a series of learning outcomes which must be assessed in order for a student to obtain the HPD.

An up to date list of schools that have joined the scheme can be obtained from the NCH head office or click here

Schools will be regularly moderated and validated by both the NCH and NCFE to ensure high standards are maintained.

Students who attend courses run by these schools are registered for the HPD and on completion of the course and external moderation, certificates will be issued jointly by the NCH and NCFE

Students will be trainee members of the NCH during their training, and will be encouraged to join as full members on qualification although, of course, this will not be compulsory.

If you run a hypnotherapy training school and are interested in incorporating the HPD into your course, please contact our Training and Accreditation Officer at training@hypnotherapists.org.uk

Individual Portfolio Route

Here’s what to do:

• Check the criteria below so that you understand what is expected of you.
• Complete the Registration Form and return it, with payment, to the NCH
• You will then be allocated a Personal Tutor/Assessor (if you have paid for one) who will be available to assist you in the production of your portfolio or guide you through the professional discussion route and you will be sent full details of
  the work required.
• When you have completed your portfolio, send a COPY of everything to the NCH if it is written if it is via the professional discussion your tutor/assessor will guide you as to what you need to complete.
• We will then contact you as soon as possible with the outcome of your assessment. In the event that
  we do not feel your submission merits the qualification, you will be told why and given the chance to resubmit in part or whole.

HPD: Portfolio Route: Criteria

• have formal training in
  hypnotherapy (supply relevant diploma(s)), or give evidence
  of having been in practice for a minimum of five years.
• sign the HPD Declaration.
• submit four ‘Vignette’ case
  studies of  a minimum 800 words
  each. (The case histories are set out for you)
• answer a series of questions
  that cover all 80 Learning Outcomes
• submit a recorded first
  session of at least 45 minutes (this can be a role-play, or full
  permission of the client must be obtained)
• submit a 1000 word statement
  of personal and professional philosophy
• sign a statement of
  commitment to CPD and supervision/peer support (as appropriate
  commensurate with level of experience).
• submit a supervisor’s report
  from a suitably qualified supervisor or trainer or HPD personal tutor.

Cost

£150 for the professional discussion route

£100 which includes the support of a personal tutor £50 if you just require an assessor and do not require the support of a tutor.

Assessment

There are eight elements (four ‘Vignette’ case studies, question and answer paper, recorded session, statement of personal & professional philosophy, supervision report). Each question of the question & answer paper needs to be sufficiently evidence to meet the Learning Outcomes. All the Learning Outcomes need to be evidenced fully and cross referenced against the relevant section of the portfolio.