Membership Types | Association for Animals, Horticultural and Equine Practitioners (AAHEP)

Student Member

SMAAHEP £60 per year

Currently enrolled on and studying under a course recognised by AAHEP or sponsored by an existing Organisational Member whereby AAHEP has approved ongoing general programme of professional development – whether a structured internal programme, externally provided courses or a mixture of both.

Registered Practitioner

MAAHEP £125 per year

For therapeutic professionals this represents alignment to the conditions of SCoPEd (Column A)* or having completed an AAHEP recognised qualification for all other practitioners.

Accredited Practitioner

MAAHEP (Acc) £145 per year

For those registering with a formal therapeutic title and confirmation of qualification and experience aligning to the definition of SCoPEd (Column B)* or on an equivalent basis for other practitioners.

Also, for those with appropriate practical experience in their field who are providing supervisory or mentoring for other practitioners.

Senior Practitioner

MAAHEP (Snr) £165 per year

For those registering with a formal therapeutic title and confirmation of qualification and experience aligning to the definition of SCoPEd (Column C)* or on an equivalent basis for other practitioners.

Also, for those with appropriate practical experience in their field who are providing supervisory or mentoring for other practitioners, and/or are recognised leaders in their area of practice, or are actively engaged training and developing practitioners.

Retired

MAAHEP (Retired) £50 per year

Anyone who held any of the full memberships above but are no longer active in the field.

Organisational Member

OMAAHEP £XXX per year

This Quality Mark is for organisations that have satisfied the requirements for Organisational Membership, demonstrating a commitment to high professional standards and services.

International Member

MAAHEP (Int) £XXX per year

This quality mark is designated for professional members resident and practising outside of the United Kingdom who have completed an AAHEP recognised qualification.

* Definition of AAHEP applied educational requirement in line with SCoPEd framework (see pages 11–12)

Column	Study Duration	Learning Hours	Client Practice	Qualification Level
Column A	2 years	300 hours	100 hours	Level 4
Column B	3 years	450 hours	450 hours (including post core training)	Level 5
Column C	4 years	500 hours	450 hours during training	Level 7

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