Credentialing: FAQ’s About the RPT RPT-S Application
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APT is dedicated to addressing the most common questions from credentialing applicants. We understand that the credentialing process may sometimes feel overwhelming, so our goal is to provide you with clear, edition, we’ve gathered a selection of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to offer valuable insights and guidance. Whether you're starting your every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions for the RPTTM
1.May I use my graduate courses to meet BOTH the Core Content area requirements and the 150 instructional hours?
2.When do I use the Appendix I to document my play therapy instruction, experience and supervision requirements?
3. What if I am an applicant with a mix of both Appendix I and Phase’s?
4.Can I audit a graduate course from an accredited university and count it towards the 150-hour play therapy instruction requirement?
Frequently Asked Questions for the RPT-STM 1.I am due for my RPTTM
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2. How many hours of supervision training must be completed? TM
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3. Can I use instructional hours from my RPTTM application or a past
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Length of time since last CE cycle
0-12 months 13-24 months 25-36 months
Number of CE hours due with RPT-S application
8 hours 16 hours 24 hours
Credentialing Update Based on member feedback, committee recommendations, and as we continue to address both the cost and accessibility of the RPTTM we are pleased to announce the following updates:
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1. The current policy mandates that all play therapy coursework, experience, and education be completed within a minimum of two (2) years and a maximum of seven (7) years. Effective July 1, 2024, this time frame has been extended to a minimum of two (2) years and a maximum of ten (10) years, providing applicants with additional
2. The current policy requires 35 hours of supervision to be obtained from an RPT-STM
, with a maximum of 10 hours of group supervision permitted.
Effective July 1, 2024, APT will accept up to 15 hours of group supervision, with the remaining 20 hours required to be individual supervision.
We appreciate your feedback and ongoing support as we continue to uphold the high standards of the RPTTM
, RPT-STM , and SB-RPTTM credentials.
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