International EFT Practitioner, EFT Fast Track, ICM & EFT Advanced Practitioner Certification Requirements

Vitality Living College certifies and accredits EFT Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, Ambassadors, Facilitators and trainers under the supervision of Master Trainer of Trainers Dr Rangana Rupavi Choudhuri (PhD). 

All those who are awarded certification have completed the necessary requirements and been and have signed up to mandatory continuing professional development (includes mentoring and supervision hours) as well as code of conduct and ethics.

The certification requirements for each program are outlined below:

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How to get Certified as an EFT Practitioner

EFT Certified Practitioner Certificate is awarded on successful completion of the following within one year of attending training:

  • Attendance of EFT Foundational and EFT Practitioner Training (18 days total) with the video on with full presence;
  • Pre-certification mentoring and supervision (27 hours included) with the video on with full presence;
  • An open book multiple-choice exam;
  • Submission of 50 practice hours of one-to-one sessions with a minimum of 20 clients; each session lasting a minimum of an hour (25% can be 45 minutes, but not under that).
  • 6 case studies, minimum of an hour length, on 2 clients written up in the required format totaling 12 sessions; 
  • 6 case study sessions written up, as self help so that you are clear on what it takes to self apply EFT; 
  • 1 page write up about your personal EFT Journey from attending the initial training to submitting you case studies and must include your reflections from the one to one professional sessions;
  • Submission of one video of giving a session to your client (in gallery view in English with a transcript - any other language needs a translated transcript) of giving a session to your client, using EFT;  
  • Submission of your EFT self-assessment and personal development plan;
  • Personal development log of attendance of the main training (not Supervision & Mentoring days, include these in the Supervision Record Log sheet);
  • Submission of your continuing professional development & Mentoring/Supervision hours record log sheet
  • Commitment to completing the annual requirement of continuing professional development, supervision hours, and adhering to the code of conduct as part of the certification renewal process.

You will be awarded an EFT International EFT Practitioner Certificate & will have an to option to be independently accredited by the EFT International too.

How to GET CERTIFIED AS AN ICM PRACTITIONER

ICM Practitioner Certificate is awarded on successful completion of the following within one year of attending training:

  • Certified EFT Practitioner.
  • Attendance of EFT Foundational, Practitioner & Completion days Training with the video on with full presence.
  • Attendance of pre-certification EFT Supervision and Mentoring (27 hours included) with the video on with full presence.
  • Attendance of ICM Foundational, Practitioner and Completion days Training with the video on with full presence.
  • Attendance of pre-certification ICM Supervision and Mentoring (27 hours included) with the video on with full presence.
  • 6 case studies on 2 clients, written up totaling 12 sessions.
  • Submission of one, 1 hour, video (in gallery view in English with a transcript - any other language needs a translated transcriptof giving a session to your client, using EFT Practitioner/EFT Fast Track & ICM.
  • Personal development log of attendance of the main training (not Supervision & Mentoring days, include these in the Supervision Record Log sheet).
  • Submission of your continuing professional development & Mentoring/Supervision hours record log sheet.
  • Submission of your ICM Self assessment and personal development plan.
  • Completed 6 EFT therapy sessions, 3 ICM therapy sessions with a Senior Practitioner.
  • 1 mentoring session with a Senior Practitioner to review your ICM video.
  • Must complete your therapy and mentoring sessions prior to submission.
  • Commitment to completing the annual requirement of continuing professional development, supervision hours, and adhering to the code of conduct as part of the certification renewal process, shared through the Code of conduct declaration.
  • Submit within 1 year of completing the program, for class of 2025 it is 30th August 2026 and email to certification@vitalitylivingcollege.info (google doc link preferred) and alert on your Alumni support group.
  • It takes upto 12 weeks to complete the review, and there will be a one-to-one certification meeting with the assessor. If you need to resubmit any part, it can take an additional 12 weeks to review.

For those who are already EFT Practitioners, ICM Practitioner Certification is provided at the end of successfully completing all the other requirements.  

How to GET CERTIFIED AS AN EFT FAST TRACK & ICM PRACTITIONER

EFT Fast Track & ICM Practitioner Certificate is awarded on successful completion of the following within one year of attending training:

  • Attendance of EFT Fast Track Foundational & Practitioner with the video on with full presence.
  • Attendance of ICM Foundational, Practitioner and Completion days Training with the video on with full presence.
  • Attendance of pre-certification Supervision and Mentoring (27 hours included) with the video on with full presence.
  • 6 case studies on 2 clients, written up totaling 12 sessions.
  • 6 case studies on self, written up so that you can self-apply EFT / ICM 
  • 50 practice one-to-one sessions with a minimum of 20 clients (these can be EFT only, EFT plus ICM or ICM only), each session lasting a minimum of an hour (25% can be 45 minutes, but not under that).
  • An open book multiple-choice exam.
  • 1 page write up about your personal EFT Fast Track & ICM Journey.
  • Submission of one, 1 hour,  video (in gallery view in English with a transcript - any other language needs a translated transcript) of giving a session to your client, using EFT Fast Track & ICM.
  • Personal development log of attendance of the main training (not Supervision & Mentoring days, include these in the Supervision Record Log sheet).
  • Submission of your continuing professional development and Supervision & Mentoring hours record log sheet.
  • Submission of your EFT Fast Track & ICM Self assessment and combined personal development plan.
  • Completed 9 therapy sessions (6 EFT & 3 ICM) with a Senior Practitioner, 6 mentoring sessions with a Senior Mentor (EFT Fast Track with ICM).
  • Must complete your therapy and mentoring sessions prior to submission.
  • Commitment to completing the annual requirement of continuing professional development, supervision hours, and adhering to the code of conduct as part of the certification renewal process, shared through the Code of conduct declaration.
  • Submit within 1 year of completing the program, for class of 2025 it is 30th August 2026 and email to certification@vitalitylivingcollege.info (google doc link preferred) and alert on your Alumni support group.
  • It takes upto 12 weeks to complete the review, and there will be a one-to-one certification meeting with the assessor. If you need to resubmit any part, it can take an additional 12 weeks to review.

EFT Fast Track & ICM Practitioner Certificate for one to one therapy (not for group work) is provided at the end of successfully completing all the requirements. Certified EFT Practitioner or Clinical EFT Practitioner is not included. 


For those who completed EFT Fast Track & ICM Practitioner Training and want the EFT Practitioner Certification, with the option to be independently accredited by EFT international here are your next steps (additional charges may apply):

Either wait to attend EFT Practitioner Training with Supervision & Mentoring (24 modules) or watch the videos and work with an EFT coach; 

Or complete the following:

1. Watch the extra videos on:

  • Fears and phobias
  • Working with children
  • Teenagers
  • Working surrogately
  • Sneaking Up
  • Stepping Stone 
  • EFT Timeline and share your learnings.

2. 6 case study sessions on 1 client, solely using EFT.

3. Submission of your EFT Practitioner self assessment and proficiency checklists along with your Personal Development Plan.

4. Submission of one, 40-minute video of giving a session solely using EFT.

5. Should you need: Complete 3 additional mentoring sessions with a Senior Mentor (sharing learnings from videos, review of video, and case study write up) - Provided to those on EFT Fast Track Trauma Reverse package.

On completion of EFT Practitioner requirements as above, as training is being conducted by EFT International Master Trainer of Trainers, Dr Rangana Rupavi Choudhuri (PhD), you are eligible to apply to become an Accredited EFT Practitioner with EFT International. Additional charges apply for the online exam and registration on the EFT International site. 

How to get Certified as an EFT Advanced Practitioner

EFT Certified Advanced Practitioner Certificate is awarded on successful completion of the following within one year of attending training:

  • Certified EFT Practitioner.
  • Attendance of EFT Foundational, Practitioner & Completion days Training with the video on with full presence.
  • Attendance of pre-certification EFT Supervision and Mentoring (27 hours included) with the video on with full presence.
  • Attendance of EFT Advanced Foundational, Practitioner Training with the video on with full prese
  • Attendance of pre-certification EFT Advanced Supervision and Mentoring (27 hours included) with the video on with full presence.
  • An open book multiple-choice exam
  • 50 practice one-to-one sessions with a minimum of 20 clients, each session lasting a minimum of an hour (25% can be 45 minutes, but not under that).
  • Submission of 18 case studies with intake forms of minimum one hour each (6 sessions per client);
  • Submission of 6 case studies on self or with another practitioner/swap sessions (our EFT Advanced Practitioners have offered to provided sessions at 50% off their full price - please be in touch with us to get you connected)
  • Submission of a video with transcript of using the EFT 3 skills is required.
  • one page review of your EFT Journey, aka Practice Review;
  • Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD), supervision/mentoring hours, and code of conduct;
  • Keep an annual log of the CPD and supervision/mentoring hours with trainer;
  • Re-attend EFT Advanced Practitioner Training as a review student/assist team before being awarded EFT Advanced Practitioner

You will be awarded an EFT International EFT Advanced Practitioner Certificate & will have to option to be independently accredited by the EFT International too.

How to get Certified as an EFT TRAINER

EFT Trainer Certification requirements:

Each EFT trainer is mentored by Master Trainer Dr Rangana Rupavi Choudhuri (PhD) and the training program can vary based on your circumstance, experience and competencies.


The very first steps are to submit you:

  • EFT Trainer application
  • Continuing professional development log for the last 3 years
  • Self assessment of the EFT competencies
  • Log of annual practice sessions for the last 3 years (minimum 50 on 20 different clients)
  • 3 testimonials from clients
  • Submit one video of facilitating an introduction to EFT

Upon receipt a one to one on-line or face to face conversation will be set up and a customised plan drawn up, which may include:

  • Attendance of 7 days intensive EFT Trainers Training
  • Attending EFT Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner as a Trainer in training and Assist team member
  • A one page write up of how EFT has helped you and the reason you want to be an EFT Trainer
  • An example of a case study for each of the EFT techniques in Level 1 and 2 (for example, tell the story, physical tension, movie technique, limiting beliefs, fears and phobias, surrogate work, working with either animals/children
  • A business plan, which includes vision to action, marketing plan and training plan, i.e how many trainings do you plan to deliver in a year and in which locations
  • A one page EFT flyer for your free introductory training courses and either themed or Practitioner seminars
  • Your annual plan on continuing professional development, supervision and mentoring hours
  • Signing up to the Trainers code of conduct and conduct
  • Review of a home study manual and completion of a multiple choice exam
  • Demonstrating the key competencies required as an EFT Trainer
  • Committing to 6 supervision sessions within the first year of being awarded Provisional Trainer

When you are ready to start trainer, provisional trainer is initially awarded for the first year and a minimum of 3 three day training programs need to be completed along with attendance of 6 one hour supervision sessions. At the end of the year EFT Certified Trainer is awarded.

How to BECOME AN EFT AMBASSADOR

EFT Ambassador

For those who want to become an Ambassador for Vitality living College, once you become qualified as an EFT Practitioner, we provide you with a free training on how to introduce EFT to potential clients in order to get fee paying clients as well as introducing EFT to potential students who may want to learn EFT with Vitality Living College.

All we ask is to conduct 3 free introductions to EFT as your service to local communities and provide the attendees contact details. A token gift of 10% is offered for anyone who comes on the course. All you need to do is get us in touch with those who want to join the training.

How to get ACCREDITED WITH EFT INTERNATIONAL

EFT International Accreditation

Dr Rangana Rupavi Choudhuri (PhD) is an Accredited Master Trainer of Trainers with EFT International and goes through a reassessment every 3 years as well as completes the required annual supervision and mentoring. She is thorough in her training and is committed to upholding the highest standards for herself, students and trainers.

EFT International is a Voluntary Organisation (VO O/400) that was founded in 1999 and are an international organisation that have set the standards of training, safeguards for the public and rule for ethical practice.

Following the award of EFT Practitioner certification from a Vitality Living College Certified EFT Trainer, students are eligible to apply to become an EFT International Accredited EFT Practitioner. 6 hours supervision will need to be completed with EFT International accredited Master Trainer of Trainers, Dr Rangana Rupavi Choudhuri (PhD) and an on-line exam. Additional charges will apply for the supervision, on-line exam and registration on the EFT International site.

Following the award of EFT Advanced Practitioner certification from a Certified EFT International (Association of the Advancement of Meridian Therapies) & Vitality Living College Master Trainer of Trainers, students are eligible to register with EFT International as an Accredited Certified EFT Advanced Practitioner. The EFT Practitioner exam will need to be completed on-line and payment made directly to the EFT International as well as commitment and sign-up to the EFT International Code of Ethics, on-going supervision and mentoring and CPD to maintain registration.

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