Provisional Certification
for ED and MH

CEIP Certification for mental health and education professionals in-training
Apply for ED Provisional
Apply for MH Provisional

Overview

Provisional Certification is a great option for those new to the field who have been taking courses, workshops, or engaged in training in a specific method/model but haven’t yet accumulated the client hours and/or direct facilitation hours.

The Basics

  • The certification is valid for up to three (3) years and may be renewed once (with continuing education hours) for an additionl three years.
  • The fee for the provisional certification will be applied towards the full certification fee

ED Provisional REquirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or higher degree)
  • Pathway for those not holding a bachelor’s degree: Instead of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of a high school diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of professional service or full time equivalent experience in the field of human education or coaching is required
  • Attendance at equine interaction conference, workshop, or method training (40 hours minimum)
  • Formal training in equine behavior/horsemanship (40 hours minimum)
Submit MH Provisional Application

MH Provisional REquirements

  • Are license eligible or hold a provisional license to practice psychotherapy (counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling, psychology, etc.) in the state (or non-U.S. equivalent) where they provide services  (needed for CEIP-MH)
  • Attendance at equine interaction conference, workshop, or method training (40 hours minimum)
  • Formal training in equine behavior/horsemanship (40 hours minimum)
Submit MH Provisional Application