Overview of Certification Process: The certification process for the Multicontext Treatment Approach (MC Approach) described below provides an opportunity for practicing occupational therapists to acquire advanced and in-depth knowledge and expertise in theoretical foundations, assessment, and intervention principles used within the Multicontext Approach. The certified therapist will be proficient in performance analysis, manipulation of functional cognitive activity demands, and metacognitive strategy-based intervention methods including guided learning techniques within functional activities to promote self-awareness and generalization. Steps 1 and 2 are prerequisites for step 3 or certification. They can also be completed without intent to pursue step 3 (certification). Steps 2 and 3 below require access to the following book for readings and assignments “The Multicontext Approach to Cognitive Rehabilitation: A Metacognitive Strategy Intervention to Optimize Functional Cognition”. Quizzes or worksheet completion, passed with 79% accuracy, will need to be completed for Part 2 and a case presentation and analysis will need to be completed for certification or part 3. Download the full description and details below.
Steps to Full Certification (press titles below for course details). Note that steps 1 and 2 are prerequisites for certification but they can also be taken without intent to pursue certification
Step 1 Prerequisites: Foundational Live Virtual Courses provide prerequisite knowledge and skills for part 2 below (5.5 hours or sessions 1 & 2 required; session 3 is optional). Note: Participants who have taken a continuing education workshop with Dr. Toglia within the past 5 years meet the requirement for foundational knowledge. The name of the workshop, date, and certificate of completion should be submitted with the application for part 2. Prerequisite content may also be offered as an in-person workshop by special request.
Step 2 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of the Multicontext Approach: 13 hours live 2-day in-person workshop. Requires completion of part 1 foundational courses. Workshop will be conducted by Dr. Toglia and certified instructors. See faculty bios. Interested in hosting this workshop - Contact info@multicontext.net for further information.
Step 3 Certification: Advanced Application and Implementation (online): Open to Occupational Therapists only. Requires prerequisites (step 1 and 2) completed within the past 2 years. Successful completion of course requirements provides certification of competency for using and implementing the Multicontext Approach.
Audience: Full certification (completion of Part 3, Advanced Application and Implementation) is open to licensed occupational therapists with an entry-level degree in Occupational Therapy (In the US, this is a Master’s degree or above or a Bachelor’s degree prior to 2008). In addition, therapists from outside the United States who have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy or an allied rehabilitation field from a regionally accredited institution where the degree is sufficient for licensure, certification or registration (e.g., Occupational Therapy) for clinical practice within that country will also be eligible. A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience is required and completion of prerequisite courses indicated above.