Provider Certification: Adult & Child CETA
STEP 1: Review Requirements
Meet all required country/state criteria to provide mental health services in your area
Completion of an in-person or remote 3–10 day CETA training conducted by a CETACertified™ trainer
Ongoing supervision by a CETACertified™ supervisor as required by your CETACertified™ trainer (frequency and duration of supervision varies) with at least 90% attendance
Completion of at least five CETA cases (including at least one safety case where follow-up was applied)
Weekly case documentation and reporting to your supervisor on elements completed, clinical notes, treatment flows, and client monitoring form administration and scoring with at least a 90% on-time completion rate
Complete the CETA certification application and pass the CETA certification knowledge test (see next step)
STEP 2: Complete the CETA Certification Application and Provider Knowledge Test
The application and knowledge test typically take about two hours to complete—one hour for the application and one hour (timed) for the knowledge test—so be sure to reserve plenty of time! A score of 75% or above is required to pass (you’ll receive your score immediately following completion), and you may retake the test twice within a two-week period. Candidates must identify their CETACertified™ trainer in their application to verify all supervision criteria have been met.
STEP 3: Certification!
We will review your application and knowledge test score(s) and contact you via email within five business days regarding your CETA certification eligibility status. If all criteria are met, you will receive your certificate and instructions to maintain your certification via email. (You will also be notified via email if criteria are not met.)
After certification: If you become eligible to update your certificate (additional elements, supervision requirements, etc.) please do not complete a new application. Instead, email certifications@cetaglobal.org for assistance.