Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional

Who is Eligible

Nationally registered, credentialed or association member professionals, including:

1. Registered Psychologist
2. Registered Counsellor
3. Social Worker
4. Psychiatrist
5. Credentialed mental health nurse
6. Advanced practice nurse
7. Registered nurse practitioner
8. Occupational Therapist
9. Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
10. Registered Teacher
11. And more!

A detailed listing of eligible professionals can be found here.

Training Requirements

A minimum of 6 CPD hours of training in specific compassion and resiliency topics. Click here for details.

Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for Certification include:

1. Compassion Fatigue Certification Training Course: Enhance Client Care, Regain Purpose, Manage Anxiety and Overcome Burnout by PESI AU - Certification Included!
2. The Wounded Healer’s Burnout Recovery Course: Over 25 Strategies for Helping Professionals to Break Free from Toxic Stress & Vicarious Trauma by PESI AU - Certification Included!

Wondering if a course meets the requirements for Certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.

Application Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Remit your initial application fee payment of 99.99 USD online
3. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional registration, credential, or membership
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate

Renewal

To maintain Certification, a renewal is required. After your initial 1-year Certification, you have the option to renew for 1, 2 or 3 years. A 1-year renewal requires 6 CPD hours of compassion fatigue, self-care, mindfulness or meditation-focused continuing education or professional development training since you were last Certified; a 2-year renewal requires 12 CPD hours, and a 3-year renewal requires 18 hours.

Sample renewal trainings include:

Renewal CE content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification

Renewal Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Upload the following documents to your account:
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional registration, credential, or membership
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate
3. Remit your renewal fee online

Complete details can be found here.