IMPORTANT NOTICE

IACT-SNET Module Changes 

Changes Effective 1 January 2027

 The modules for the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) Special Needs Educational Therapist (SNET) practitioner certification programme will be revised with effect from 1 January 2027.

These changes apply to trainees who commence their modules on or after 1 January 2027. Trainees who have already begun modules under the current structure before this date will continue under the existing module titles for those modules already started.

Who Should Take Note

•  Prospective trainees commencing the Credentialed Tier on or after 1 January 2027

•  Professionals applying via the AETS Conversion Pathway whose modules will start on or after that date

•  Current enquirers and training partners

Existing trainees who have already started modules under the current structure are not affected for those modules already commenced.

Revised Credentialed Tier Modules

MODULE NEW TITLE
Module 1
Introduction to Educational Therapy and Lifespan Human Development
Module 2
Nosology of Disabilities & Disorders
Module 3
Screening through Assessment to Intervention
Module 4
Fundamentals of 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy I
Module 5
Fundamentals of 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy II

 

Summary of key changes

•  The previous separate modules “Introduction to Educational Therapy” and “Lifespan Human Development (From Birth to Late Adolescence)” have been combined into a single Module 1.

•  The previous “Introduction to the 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy” has been expanded and restructured into two modules (Fundamentals of 3 Praxes I and II).

•  “Nosology of Disabilities & Disorders” and “Screening through Assessment to Intervention” remain part of the Credentialed Tier (with updated numbering).

Higher-tier modules (Registered and Board-certified) are not affected by this change.

Updated Module Exemptions under the AETS Conversion Pathway

PROFESSIONALS WITH RELEVANT MASTER’S DEGREE OR PHD

Professionals holding a relevant Master’s degree or PhD from recognised universities may still be eligible for module exemptions. The exemptions have been revised to align with the new module structure as follows:


1. Psychology or Counselling

Exempted two modules. Required IACT-SNET modules:
(i) Screening through Assessment to Intervention
(ii) Fundamentals of 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy I
(iii) Fundamentals of 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy II

Submit only four artices (of which three must be Case Reports) to The Asian Educational Therapist journal.


2. Behavioural therapy, Arts therapy, Reading therapy, Special education, Special needs & inclusive education, Social work, Occupational therapy, Speech and language therapy, Intervention 

Exempted one module. Required IACT-SNET modules:
(i) Nosology of Disabilities & Disorders
(ii) Screening through Assessment to Intervention
(iii) Fundamentals of 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy I
(iv) Fundamentals of 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy II

Submit only five articles (of which three must be Case Reports) to The Asian Educational Therapist journal.

 

Applicants are still required to email their CV, academic credentials and professional licensure (if any) to membership.admission@aet.sg for an individual evaluation before enrolling with Merlion Academy (IACT’s authorised training organisation).

For further clarification, please contact: membership.admission@aet.sg

This notice is issued by the Association of Educational Therapists (Singapore) in relation to the IACT-SNET programme recognised for AETS membership.

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