APAC Training Courses
APAC offers the integrative Holistic Model of Play Therapy which is uniquely validated through excellent clinical outcomes. We believe this provides a solid foundation preparing students with the knowledge, skills and experience to work therapeutically with children, young people and adults using play and creative arts.
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Introductory Courses
APAC offers two online sessions for those interested in Play Therapy. The FREE one-hour Information Session explains how to apply, entry criteria, fees, and interview preparation. The two-hour Playful Beginnings Session introduces therapeutic play methods, training approaches, and real-life examples of Play Therapy with children. Both sessions include time to ask questions to the APAC team.
1 hour/2 hour
Level 5 Diploma
To empower students to speak knowledgeably with parents, families and other relevant professionals, whilst simultaneously equipping them to use Play and Creative Arts-Based interventions. Students can potentially access our Post Graduate Play Therapy Programme after the Level 5 course via our Recognised Prior Learning Route. This involves the completion of five selected written assignments before commencing the Certificate course.
9 months
Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
The professional award which enables successful students to practice clinically is made by PTUK, or for overseas students by PTI. Successful participants will be placed as ‘Certified Practitioners in Therapeutic Play Skills’ on the PTUK/PTI Register which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
20 months
Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy
The professional award which enables successful students to practice clinically is made by PTUK, or for overseas students by PTI. Successful participants will be placed as ‘Certified Play Therapists’ on the PTUK/PTI Register which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, once qualified at Diploma level students are able to open their own private practice.
18 months
MA Course in Practice Based Play Therapy
The MA Course Practice Based Play Therapy is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver an original piece of work that will contribute to what we know about children’s mental health from a play therapy perspective. Research is a collaborative effort, with each finding coming from those before it and leading to the next discovery.
18 months
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
One of the main objectives of PTUK is to ensure the protection of the public and the children in particular, from unsafe and ineffective practice. Continuous Professional Development is regarded as essential for good quality practice by certified and accredited PTUK Practitioner Members.
