THE ACADEMY IS CELEBRATING ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY


online Application for certification
in Traumatic Stress Specialities

The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management the offer members the opportunity to achieve certification in traumatic stress and crisis management specialty areas. There are 18 specialty certifications which fall into one of two programs: Certifications in Traumatic Stress Specialties (14 certification areas) or Certifications in Crisis Management Specialties (four certification areas). The application can be completed online or can be downloaded to submit by mail by clicking here.

Members are awarded certification by virtue of their knowledge, experience, training and education in the specialty area. In order for the Academy to consider your specialty application, you must complete the five sections of  application below including:

Applicants need to also:


If you have any questions, you can contact the Academy by phone at 800-810-7550 or 631-543-2217 or by email at certifications@aaets.org.

All certifications and credentials obtained by members are recognized by both the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and National Center for Crisis Management . The applicant’s official Academy records, online profile and certificate indicate this dual recognition. All awarded certifications are included in the member’s profile in the Professional Directory of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress available online through a searchable database at www.AAETS.org and www.NC-CM.org.




APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION UNDER THE TRAUMATIC STRESS SPECIALITIES PROGRAM

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I. Professional Information


II. PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL INFORMATION


If you answered yes to any of the questions in section II, please provide additional information for consideration with your application in the space provided below.

III. SPECIALTY AREA CERTIFICATION

Please indicate the traumatic stress certification area which you are applying.


iV. CREDENTIALING INFORMATION


Candidates must achieve or exceed a total score of 200 points by completing this credentialing section. Applicants need to complete the Education, Certification and Licensure, Knowledge and Training and Experience sections. The point value for each item is to its right.

Please enter your total points for each section in the spaces provided (box under red lettering) and then add these scores together to calculate your total score (box under blue lettering below). You may provide additional information in each section for consideration when your application is reviewed.

Applicants who fail to demonstrate that they have met the requisite criteria for certification in the specialty area will be informed as to the reason for denial. The candidate will be given a second opportunity to provide additional supportive documentation.

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education (select highest level of education)

Please select your highest level of education and enter the corresponding point value in the TOTAL EDUCATION SCORE box provided below.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE (Select All that Apply)

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KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING (Select All that Apply)


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experience (Select one category)

Please total your points from the Education, Certification and License, Knowledge and Training and Experience sections (numbers in each of the red boxes) and enter it below.


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V. DECLARATION

I hereby certify that all the information provided in this Application Form is accurate and complete. I understand that the certifications offer by the American Academic of Experts in Traumatic Stress in collaboration with the National Center for Crisis Management aims to identify applicants’ expertise by virtue of their knowledge, experience, training and education. I agree to abide by the Center’s Code of Ethical and Professional Standards and agree to hold harmless the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Crisis Management, its officers, consultants and employees for any misrepresentation of my credentials and for any malpractice on my part either willful or through negligent conduct, recklessness,and gross misconduct and for all claims, loss, damage, judgment or expense. I understand that the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Crisis Management do not practice medicine or psychology or provide director indirect patient/client care. Furthermore, I understand that certifications offer by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the  National Center for Crisis Management do not attest to my ability to treat people.

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Please upload your resume, license and/or certification and supporting documentation by clicking the appropriate button and attaching the  file. After uploading all the documents, click on the SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE ACADEMY button and your application and supporting documents will be uploaded. You will then be brought to the payment page.

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You can use the upload button below to submit your supporting documentation regarding your education and knowledge and training. For example, you may include certificates of completion for workshops, transcripts, diplomas, CEU credits, list of workshops completed, letter of recommendation or copies of articles you have written. You can upload up to 10 supporting documents. If you need more than 10 supporting documents, please combine some of the supporting documentation together into one file or email the remaining documents to certifications@aaets.org. The supporting documentation will be used to validate your knowledge, education and training.

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Once you have finished the application and uploaded the required documents, please click on the SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE ACADEMY and your information will all be uploaded. You will then be brought to the payment page where you can submit the certification review fee.

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THE ACADEMY OFFERS CERTIFICATIONS IN
TRAUMATIC STRESS SPECIALITIES

• CERTIFICATION IN FORENSIC TRAUMATOLOGY (C.F.T)
• CERTIFICATION IN BEREAVEMENT TRAUMA (C.B.T.)
• CERTIFICATION IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (C.D.V.)
• CERTIFICATION IN MOTOR VEHICLE TRAUMA (C.M.V.T.)
• CERTIFICATION IN SEXUAL ABUSE (C.S.A.)
• CERTIFICATION IN DISABILITY TRAUMA (C.D.T.)
• CERTIFICATION IN RAPE TRAUMA (C.R.T.)
• CERTIFICATION IN PAIN MANAGEMENT (C.P.M.)
• CERTIFICATION IN STRESS MANAGEMENT (C.S.M.)
• CERTIFICATION IN ILLNESS TRAUMA (C.I.T.)
• CERTIFIED CRISIS CHAPLAIN (C.C.C.)
• CERTIFICATION IN CHILD TRAUMA (C.C.T)
• CERTIFICATION IN CRISIS INTERVENTION (C.C.I.)
• CERTIFICATION IN WAR TRAUMA (C.W.T.)

MORE ABOUT CERTIFICATION IN TRAUMATIC STRESS SPECIALITIES

THE ACADEMY OFFERS CERTIFICATIONS IN
crisis management specialities

• CERTIFICATION IN EMERGENCY CRISIS RESPONSE (C.E.C.R.)
• CERTIFICATION IN SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSE (C.S.C.R.)
• CERTIFICATION IN UNIVERSITY CRISIS RESPONSE (C.U.C.R)
• CERTIFICATION IN CORPORATE CRISIS RESPONSE (C.C.C.R.)

more about certification in crisis management specialities

THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY

  • INCREASE AWARENESS

    Increase Awareness of Effects of Traumatic Events and Crisis Situations on Human Functioning  

  • LOOK BEYOND PHYSICAL NEEDS

    Enable Professionals to Look Beyond Physical and Safety Needs and also Address Emergent Psychological Needs

  • ESTABLISH STANDARDS

    Improve the Quality of Support and Intervention and Establish Meaningful Standards Among Professionals Across Disciplines

  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

    Provide Information and Training through it’s Educational Resource Center and Premier Speakers Bureau

  • SUrVIVOR TO THRIVER

    Ultimately to Assist Victims to Become Survivors and then Thrivers