Application for Approved Training

What is APTA Training Approval?

APTA Training Approval is the process by which the American Polarity Therapy Association identifies qualified training programs.  These programs meet APTA’s established Educational Standards, and graduates of these programs are able to apply for APTA practitioner registrations  (APP, RPP) or for Certification (BCPP).

Why Approved Trainings?

Training Approval indicates the program meets curriculum requirements and supports the practice of Polarity Therapy.  Training approval provides the following benefits:

  • Identifies programs that meet APTA’s Standards for Practice and Education
  • Provides a basis for referring potential students to qualified programs
  • Builds confidence in the field, that new colleagues have received appropriate training.
  • Students can be assured that their education will lead to the profession and practice of Polarity Therapy as defined by APTA and required for APP or RPP practitioner registration, or qualify them for the BCPP Certification Exam.
  • Consumer rights are protected by increasing quality and uniformity of Polarity Education.
  • Other Healthcare professionals can be confident in making referrals to Associate Polarity Practitioners, Registered Polarity Practitioners, or BCPPs.

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REQUIREMENT

For a training program to be approved, an Approved Training Manager (ATM) must be declared. Typically, this person will be the person submitting the application and operating the school. This person must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be an BCPP minimum 2 years and/or an RPE
  • Demonstrated prior teaching experience
  • Be willing to assume total responsibility for:
    • All courses being taught as originally approved
    • All instructors have RPE status except in communications/facilitation, business practices and orthodox anatomy and physiology
    • Upholding the Code of Ethics of APTA
    • No false or misleading statements in advertising, promotion or application of the course
    • Course curriculum, purpose and goals being clearly stated
    • Referencing curriculum content to the competencies in the Standards for Practice
    • Stating clearly the evaluation method used for each competency
    • Answering completely all questions on the application for approval
    • Sending APTA descriptions of modification or changes to the Approved Course and copies of any updated material with renewal fees.

CURRICULUM GUIDELINES

To become an Approved Training program, the curriculum and content of the course must be based on the APTA Standards for Practice and Education and Code of Ethics and its descriptions of competencies expected of Polarity Practitioners.  Three categories of approval are currently available:

  • APP programs
  • RPP / BCPP programs and
  • Introductory/ Specialty Trainings

Application materials will be reviewed by three Course Readers (experienced ATMs) under the supervision of the Director of Education, who works under the supervision of the Board of Directors.  Mentoring and curriculum development is available via the Director of Education before or after the Course Reader evaluation process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Click on the link below to download the PDF to see the requirements needed to apply. Questions? Contact our office via email to aptaoffices@polaritytherapy.org.

Approved Training Procedures/Guidelines