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Requirements to Participate in Our EMDR Courses

Requirements for Eligibility are set forth by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). This is the governing body for EMDR that sets the standards for training and credentialing. It is similar to boards like the American Psychological Association, or the National Association of Social Workers.

Eligibility Requirements

The course in EMDR is open to the following:

• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Psychiatric Nurses
• Clinical Social Workers
• Marriage & Family Therapists
• Licensed Professional Counselors
• Medical doctors must have specialized training in psychiatry.
• Nurses must have a minimum of a Master of Science in nursing and must have specialized in psychiatric nursing. They also need to be licensed to practice in their state.
• Mental health professionals must hold a doctorate or master’s degree—master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or marriage, and family therapy. In addition, they must be licensed to practice in their state.
• Those with degrees in art therapy, pastoral counseling, alcohol and drug counseling, or music therapy must submit their transcripts to EMDRIA for eligibility as well as a copy of the license to practice in their state.
• Students and interns who are working towards their doctorate or master's degree in psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric nursing, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy must have completed their core graduate-level courses. Further, they must also be in their internship programs. They need to be eligible to work towards a license to practice and under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.

PLEASE NOTE: In addition, art therapists, pastoral counselors, alcohol and drug counselors, and music therapists are also eligible. Lastly, students and interns may enroll as well.

Those in art therapy, pastoral counseling, alcohol and drug counseling, or music therapy must submit their graduate school transcripts to EMDRIA for eligibility. Students who wish to take the basic training course must submit the following documentation to EMDRIA: graduate transcripts, internship hours, resume, and a letter from their current clinical supervisor. That letter should also include the supervisor's degree and license information.

Why wait any longer? Register today!

Steps to Get Started

01. Check Eligibility

Check to see if you meet the minimum requirements for our EMDR Therapy Training Courses at EMDR Instruction.

02. Register

Reserve your Course Registration for our Upcoming EMDR Training Course at EMDR Instruction by clicking here.

03. Pay

Once you have completed your Course Registrations, you will be redirected to make your Course Payments for Part 1 and Part 2 of the EMDR Training Courses.