Certification Preparation Workshop
Level of Training
Therapist
Intended Audience
Practitioners seeking PCIT Therapist Certification. The Certification Preparation Workshop is optional for PCIT Therapists trained by a PCIT International Certified Trainer during or after 2011. However, practitioners wishing to apply for PCIT Therapist Certification who originally trained in PCIT prior to 2011 or who were trained by a trainer who is not certified by PCIT International are required to attend a Certification Preparation Workshop to develop skills current with best practices, to become familiar with updated treatment materials, and to achieve fidelity with PCIT International standards.
Components of the Training
Session Review
In addition to the Certification Preparation Workshop, practitioners wishing to apply for PCIT Certification who originally trained in PCIT prior to 2011 or who were trained by a trainer who is not certified by PCIT International must complete either a video submission or a live review of four (4) key PCIT sessions with written feedback from a Certified Global Trainer or Regional Trainer, or live case observation and feedback from a Certified Within Agency Trainer at the applicant’s agency. Required sessions for review are a 1) CDI Teach, 2) CDI Coach, 3) PDI Teach, and 4) PDI Coach. The cost of session review is additional to the cost of the Certification Preparation Workshop.
Therapist
Intended Audience
Practitioners seeking PCIT Therapist Certification. The Certification Preparation Workshop is optional for PCIT Therapists trained by a PCIT International Certified Trainer during or after 2011. However, practitioners wishing to apply for PCIT Therapist Certification who originally trained in PCIT prior to 2011 or who were trained by a trainer who is not certified by PCIT International are required to attend a Certification Preparation Workshop to develop skills current with best practices, to become familiar with updated treatment materials, and to achieve fidelity with PCIT International standards.
Components of the Training
- Certification Preparation Workshops vary in length but range from 1.5 to 2.5 days and cover the following topics:
- Updates in the PCIT Protocol, DPICS-IV, and coaching
- Advanced topics in PCIT application
- Preparation for Therapist Certification
- Many Certification Preparation Workshops offer APA-approved CEUs.
Session Review
In addition to the Certification Preparation Workshop, practitioners wishing to apply for PCIT Certification who originally trained in PCIT prior to 2011 or who were trained by a trainer who is not certified by PCIT International must complete either a video submission or a live review of four (4) key PCIT sessions with written feedback from a Certified Global Trainer or Regional Trainer, or live case observation and feedback from a Certified Within Agency Trainer at the applicant’s agency. Required sessions for review are a 1) CDI Teach, 2) CDI Coach, 3) PDI Teach, and 4) PDI Coach. The cost of session review is additional to the cost of the Certification Preparation Workshop.
