Pain or Stress Management Certification Requirements

The NTCB is offering yearly certification as a Certified Pain Management Technician (CPMT) or Certified Pain Management Specialist (CPMS) or a Certified Stress Management Specialist (CSMS), or Certified Stress Management Coach, or Certified Stress Management Technician (CSMT) for professionals who meet the following criteria:

Pain Management or Stress Management Technician

[NOTE: All Technicians must upgrade to the Coach/Specialist designation within two years of initial certification. No one will be allowed a renewal past two years.]]

45 CEU Basic Skills Training covering the required Clinical Skills, Basics and Practicum

10 CEU Professional Ethics

• Creating your image as a professional
  
• Developing your code of professional conduct
  
• Client confidentiality
  
• Obtaining required client information
  
• Handling delicate situations
  
• Working with other professionals
  
• Advertising & promoting yourself and your business

10 CEU Creating an Approved Informed Consent Form

10 CEU Professional Practices

• Building a professional network
  
• Making referrals to other professionals
• Using and becoming a mentor

Please complete the current application.

Pain Management or Stress Management Coach or Specialist

The professional may earn this designation upon completing the following. There is no additional fee for an upgrade if your dues are current:

1. Intermediate/Advanced Studies totaling 40 CEU
2. Anatomy & Physiology Course - 30 CEU
3. Basic Coaching Skills Workshop - 30 CEU
4. 500 Hour Internship - 50 CEU
5. Professional Exam in your modality (no CEUs is awarded for the Exam)

Please complete the current application.

Currently Certified by BCIA

•  If you hold current BCIA certification in biofeedback or neurotherapy, you may obtain a CPMS for $95 per year by submitting a photocopy of your BCIA certificate for verification. Renewals are $65/year.