The Difference Between MEMBERSHIP
When applying forMembership you are joining a professional association dedicated to the growth and advancement of play therapy.
• Professional Member • Affiliate Member • E-Student Member • International Professional Member • International Affiliate Member
• Quarterly Play TherapyTM magazine
• Free online CE offered every month • Membership in Chartered Branch • Quarterly peer-reviewed research journal • Quarterly Mining Report • Access to members only Community Forums • Weekly member e-newsletter • Discounted fees on Credentialing, APT Store products, and Annual Conference Visit the Membership page for a complete list of benefits
Apply to join online anytime at
www.a4pt.org. Renewal of membership is required annually.
Member Dues Professional $95 Affiliate $50 International Professional $70 International Affiliate $45
To find your Membership expiration date, print out a membership card, or view past invoices, review the Membership FAQ
SPECIAL SECTION
MEMBERSHIP AND CREDENTIALING We are often asked about the difference between Membership and Credentialing. The table below outlines the differences and the benefits of both. Further details can be found on the APT website (
a4pt.org) under the relevant section.
VS CREDENTIALING OVERVIEW CATEGORIES
When applying to be Credentialed as a play therapist, you submit documentation of education, experience, and supervision specific to play therapy.
• Registered Play TherapistTM (RPT)
• Registered Play Therapist-SupervisorTM • School Based-Registered Play TherapistTM
(RPT-S) (SB-RPT) BENEFITS
• Inclusion in the Find a Play Therapist directory • Recognition on APT’s social media platforms • News Release announcing your accomplishment • Use of RPTTM
, RPT-STM , or SB-RPTTM to
demonstrate your play therapy expertise • Aetna providers that hold a current RPTTM or RPT-STM
added to their Aetna searchable profiles
PROCESS RENEWAL
Licensed mental health professionals that meet the Credentialing Standards may submit an application.
Renewal of credential is required annually (with the option to renew for 3-years) and CE is required every 3 years.
Initial Application Fee RPTTM
& SB-RPTTM COST RPT-STM RPT-STM PROFILE INFORMATION
& SB-RPTTM $90
Annual Renewal Fee RPTTM
$60
To view your Credential renewal date, CE date, or other additional information, review the Credentialing FAQ
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