Career Details

Certified In Thanatology

Description

Certification in Thanatology (CT) is a foundation certification that enhances the professional designation established by the academic discipline of each certificate holder. It recognizes the specific educational background in dying, death and bereavement. Thus, a counselor/therapist or educator is defined by his/her education and work experience. The certification will note the special educational training in the field.

Certifying Organization

Association for Death Education and Counseling

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Fellow in Thanatology

Certifying Organization

Association for Death Education and Counseling

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

National Funeral Directors Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice

Type

B - Advanced

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