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Qualifying training courses for Art Therapists in the UK
In order to work as an art therapist in the NHS and Social Services, it is mandatory to possess the post-graduate Diploma in Art Therapy or Art Psychotherapy. Applicants for art therapy training should normally be graduates in art and design but qualified teachers, social workers, psychologists and other professionals with a commitment to the practice of the visual arts are also considered. All post-graduate courses in Art Therapy and Art Psychotherapy abide by standards set down by the Health Professions Council (HPC) and are approved by the council.
Approved training programmes are available at a number of establishments in the UK. Please contact them directly for details and availability of courses.
List of approved training programmes >>
Download our Art Therapy information pack including the list of training courses (pdf)
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These training programmes currently enable graduates to register with
The Health Professions Council Park House 184 Kennington Park Road London SE11 4BU
Telephone 020 7582 0866 Website: http://www.hpc-uk.org
Continuing Professional Development
Following qualifications, art therapists are required by BAAT to maintain competence as therapists and as professional persons. Training and education courses suitable to meet these needs and develop skills in evidence-based practice are currently offered by the art therapy training courses.
Reading
For books about Art Therapy and practice see the Bibliography which lists books and publications by BAAT members.
More information
Please contact the BAAT office at the address below or email info@baat.org.
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