This is the primary pathway for individuals who want to become fully qualified Educational Therapists through structured, comprehensive training. It follows the internationally recognised Special Needs Educational Therapists (SNET) certification framework by the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT).
Applicants are required to complete a minimum of the Credentialed tier of the SNET programme before submitting their full membership application to AETS.
● Complete, systematic training from foundational to advanced levels
● Ideal for new entrants, career changers, or those without prior relevant Master’s/PhD qualifications
● Progressive development of both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills
● Apply for full AETS membership upon completion of the SNET Credentialed tier.
The Progressive Pathway follows all three tiers of the IACT’s SNET framework, i.e., Credentialed, Registered, and Board-Certified, which aligns with the Association’s membership tiers of Associate, Professional, and Fellow respectively.
Credentialed Tier
Module 1: Introduction Educational Therapy
Module 2: Lifespan Human Development (From Birth to Late Adolescence)
Module 3: Nosology of Disabilities & Disorders
Module 4: Introduction to the 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy
Module 5: Screening through Assessment to Intervention
Registered Tier
Module 1: Advanced Nosology of Disabilities & Disorders
Module 2: Screening and Assessment Tools in Educational Therapy
Module 3: Introduction to Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory
Module 4: Advanced Praxis 1: Core Basic Skills
Module 5: Advanced Praxis 3: Sensory, Adaptive & Socio-Emotional Behavioral Skills
Board-certified Tier
Module 1: Design of an Individualised Therapy Program
Module 2: Design of an Individualised Education Plan
Module 3: Design of a 504 Plan
Module 4: Case Review & Evaluation In Educational Therapy
Module 5: Case Studies in Educational Therapy
The SNET modules are conducted by Merlion Academy, the IACT-authorised trainer for Singapore. To begin your journey, please enrol directly with Merlion Academy for the required modules. Submit your AETS full membership application upon completion.
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