Recertification Application

Thank you for being a part of the AAC Academy community!

This application allows you to apply for recertification with your animal partner for two years. Recertifications are required every two years so that you continue to assess you and your animal partner's health, wellness, and engagement in AAC. This form is due June 30th of the year your certification expires.

To apply for recertification, you will need the following items:

Recertification Fee - a fee of $75 covers administrative costs for recertification; pay this fee PRIOR to completing the Recertification Application on the Registration page
Continuing Education (CE) Documentation - copies of CE certificates that comprise a minimum of 6 hours of AAC-related professional development
Animal Health Screening Form - completed and signed by your veterinarian; download the form at: Animal Health Screening Form
Professional Liability Insurance Policy - your professional insurance should cover the practice of AAC; upload the document showing your dates of coverage
AAC Attestation Form - acknowledging that you will abide by AAC Academy certification policies; download the form at: Attestation Form

Please complete the information below and upload the forms listed above.

Practitioner's Name *

Write your name as you want it to appear on your card. Do not include degrees or licensure.

Animal Partner's Name *

AAC Certification # *

Shown on your AAC certificate

E-Mail Address *

We will send your card to this email address.

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number (with area code) *

Recertification Forms

Continuing Education Documentation *

Continuing Education Documentation (additional)

Animal Health Screening Form *

Professional Liability Insurance Policy (confirm with company that it includes coverage for AAC) *

AAC Attestation Form *

Recertification Survey

What types of professional and volunteer AAC services have you and your animal partner provided? *

What are some celebrations you'd like to share about you and your animal partner? *

What are some challenges you've experienced as an AAC Team and how did you deal with them? *

What makes you believe that you and your animal partner are prepared to work together for the next two years? *

What questions or comments do you have, if any, about continuing as an AAC Team or getting involved in other ways with the AAC Academy?

After submitting your materials, please allow three weeks for us to review documents and email your recertification card. AAC recertification is valid for two years.

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