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Professional Development

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Who needs to do professional development?

ALL NZAPH Professional and “NZAPH Practicing” Honorary Members are required to complete the required minimum of 30 hours’ on-going training per annum in order to receive an Annual Practicing Certificate. 

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How many hours do I need to complete each year?

A minimum of 30 hours’ ongoing study/training/active learning over a one-year period is required to maintain NZAPH Professional Member status and to meet the NZAPH Professional Development Requirements of your Annual Practicing Certificate.

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What happens if I don't complete my professional development hours?

Failure to comply within three months from the due date (31 March) may cause the status of membership to be reduced to NZAPH Non-Practicing Member. Should a Member fail to complete this requirement due to mitigating circumstances and that Member approaches the committee in confidence, then the committee may use its discretion to grant an extension of time.

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What type of professional development do I need to have done?

Members are encouraged to undertake a range of professional development throughout the year.

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Examples include:

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  • Hypnotherapy Conference, Seminar or Workshop (Hour for hour)

  • Professional Peer Group Supervision (1 hour per Session.  Maximum 6 hours p.a.)

  • Publishing an article in NZAPH Newsletter, “Hypnopatter” or similar peer reviewed journal (1 hour per article. Maximum 4 hours p.a.)

  • Author or joint author of a published book on hypnotherapy (15 hours)

  • Book and/or DVD (1 hour per book or DVD  Maximum 4 hours p.a.)

  • Postgraduate Study in Hypnotherapy (Up to 15 hours)

  • Original presentation at a hypnotherapy seminar, workshop or conference (4 hours per original. 1 Hour per subsequent for same presentation)

  • Active learning: reading technical books, attending short/online courses/webinars (1 hour per item. Maximum 4 hours p.a.)

  • First Aid Certificate course (Maximum 5 hours p.a.)

  • Business management courses longer than 20 hours (Maximum 8 hours p.a.)

  • Volunteer work in hypnotherapy for a community-based agency or project (Hour for hour. Max 5 hours p.a.)

  • Subscription/s to a journal on hypnotherapy (2 hours per subscription. Max 4 hours p.a.)

  • Hypnotherapy examiners (1 or more exams. 5 hours p.a.)

  • Attendance at associated mind related seminars, workshops or conferences that can be applied to hypnotherapy (Hour for hour)

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How do I show I've done my required hours?

Members are asked each year to declare they have undertaken the minimum hours required.

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Currently being reviewed: 2026

The New Zealand Association of Professional Hypnotherapists Inc (NZAPH) is committed to ensuring its policies remain current, relevant and consistent with professional standards and applicable New Zealand legislation.

This policy will be formally reviewed in 2028, or earlier if required to reflect changes in New Zealand legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, or the operational needs of the Association.

NZAPH reserves the right to amend its policies at any time, where necessary, to maintain good governance, professional integrity and the protection of its members and the public.

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