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CERTIFICATION
The
Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy (CACPT) serves as
the professional association for the field of child psychotherapy
and play therapy in Canada. CACPT was established to ensure qualified
clinicians in the practice of child psychotherapy and play therapy.
The following are the certification categories and general requirements
(more detailed information on requirements is available by calling
the CACPT at 1-800-361-3951.)
Certification
as a Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist (CPT):
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Masters or Medical Degree in an appropriate profession from an
accredited institution
- Credit
courses in a number of areas related to child psychotherapy (see
application for more details)
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Graduate of the CACPT Play Therapy Certificate Program, or completion
of 168 hours of CACPT approved training in child psychotherapy
and play therapy
- 2500
hours of direct clinical practice in the area of child psychotherapy
and play therapy
- 200
hours of direct clinical supervision by a CACPT approved supervisor
- 6
letters of reference
- Submission
of 3 unedited videotapes of the applicant's therapeutic work
- Completion
of a CACPT Certification Interview
- Membership
in the CACPT and compliance with the CACPT Code of Ethics
- Once
Certified, 36 hours of CACPT approved training must be completed
Certification
as a Play Therapy Associate (CPTA):
- Post-Secondary
Degree or Diploma Program in a relevant field from an accredited
institution
- Credit
courses in a number of areas related to child psychotherapy (see
application for more details)
- Graduate
of the CACPT Play Therapy Certificate Program, or completion of
168 hours of CACPT approved training in child psychotherapy and
play therapy
- 2000
hours of direct clinical practice in the area of child psychotherapy
and play therapy
- 150
hours of direct clinical supervision by a CACPT approved supervisor
- 6
letters of reference
- Submission
of 3 unedited videotapes of the applicant's therapeutic work
- Completion
of a CACPT Certification Interview
- Membership
in the CACPT and compliance with the CACPT Code of Ethics
- Once
Certified, 24 hours of supervision a year for three years must
be obtained, and 16 hours of CACPT approved training must be completed.
CPTA's may not be in private practice for the first three years
of Certification unless approval had been granted by the CACPT.
Certification
as a Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist Supervisor (CPT-S):
- CACPT
Certification as a Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist
- Masters
or Medical Degree in an appropriate profession from an accredited
institution
- 2
years of clinical supervisory experience
- 40
hours of direct consultation on the clinical supervisory process
by a CACPT approved Supervisor
- 200
hours of direct clinical supervisory experience
- Letters
of reference from supervisors and supervisees -Completion of a
CACPT Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist Supervisor Interview
- Submission
of 2 unedited videotapes of supervisory sessions
- Observation
of a mock supervisory session may be conducted with the candidate
acting as the supervisor
- Membership
in the CACPT and compliance with the CACPT Code of Ethics
If
you are interested in applying for Certification you may request
an Application Form from the CACPT. The Application Form will be
reviewed in accordance with the "Certification Application Review
Process." Upon successful completion of the certification process,
a certificate will be provided by the Association and each Certified
member will be listed in the formal Certification Registry of the
CACPT.
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