Become a Certified Infant Craniosacral Therapist
Course Requirements for our Certification Program
1.
Complete Level 1 Training
This includes our virtual courses CST Foundations or CST Mini-Foundations (for prequalified practitioners) and Infant CST Level 1. This focuses on birth physiology and trauma, how it shows up in the body, and how to treat the body using CST.
2.
Complete Level 2 Training
Infant CST Level 2 is our first In-Person training that runs for 5 days. This is focused on treating birth trauma that is stored within the cranium which affects head shape, side preference and latching issues, tight jaw, and low milk supply.
3.
Complete Level 3 Training
Infant CST Level 3 is a virtual course focused on Polyvagal Theory, oral reflex assessments and treatment, suck function and dysfunction and advanced body treatment techniques to treat laryngomalacia, retrognathia, aerophagia and more.
4.
Complete Level 4 Training
Infant CST Level 4 is our second In-Person training that runs for 4 days. Students learn how to treat complex cases within the bones of the face and cranial base that affect latch and can lead to behavioural issues and learning difficulties in the future.
Certification Process
Students of Beames CST Training Centre who have completed all four Levels of training (CST Foundations [or Mini-Foundations] + Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4) are eligible to complete the Certification Program. Students who successfully complete the Certification Program will be entitled to say that they are Certified through the Beames CST Training Centre to be a Certified Infant Craniosacral Therapists.
Terms for Eligibility
Certification is possible for each student to complete, dependent on completion of each Level, though not all Certified CST practitioners are eligible to practice. Read below for details.
- a) It is the responsibility of the student to understand their own State/Province/Country laws and regulations regarding the licensure requirements to practice Craniosacral Therapy in their own city/region.
- b) Under many State Boards, Craniosacral Therapy lies under the regulation of Massage Therapy, and requires practitioners to hold a valid Massage License in order to practice Craniosacral Therapy.
- c) This Certification does not supersede that of the State Board requirements for licensure to practice.
- d) In some States, CST is exempt from licensure requirements. Exemptions vary from State to State. Find a list of exempt states below.
- e) The Certification Program must be completed within 12 months of completing Infant CST Level 4.
Time Requirements
This program should be completed within 12 months of taking the Infant CST Level 4 training.
A general timeline for completion is as follows:
6 months for Levels 1-2 (complete trainings, then practice and integrate)
6 months for Levels 3-4 (complete trainings, then practice and integrate)
6 months for the Certification Program
Certification Program
Step 1. Complete all 4 Levels of training, including approved Final Assignments within each level.
Step 2. Register and Complete Payment for Certification Program (if not already done).
Step 3. Review Course Manuals from all 4 Levels, and pass quizzes for all.
Step 4. Complete and Submit Practice Treatment Log of 10 practice sessions (to be completed after Level 4).
Step 5. Complete and Submit Treatment Reports for 5 Case Studies with 5 treatment sessions each case (to be completed after Level 4).
Step 6. Review Case Studies with the Instructor. (To be done via phone, or virtually).
Step 7. Final Practical Exam to be monitored by the instructor. (To be done in-person, or virtually).
Case Study Reviews
The student is required to record their treatment note for 5 individual clients, and each client requires 5 treatments in total.
Quizzes
A passing grade is 80% or more. There are no time requirements for completing the quizzes.
Re-certification requirements
Certification is valid for 4 years.
To recertify, you will need to complete a written exam and submit proof of 20 hours of continuing education in Craniosacral taken within the final year of the valid Certification.
Cost
The Stand Alone cost is $1200 US to register for certification after the completion of Level 4 (if registration was not part of a Package).
If the Certification Program is included in a Package upon initial enrollment in CST Foundations, then the cost for the Certification Program is $1000 US.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds toward either Packages or Stand Alone enrollments for the Certification Program once registration and payments have been made.
Become a Certified Infant Craniosacral Therapist
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Infant CSt Certification - Toronto
$9 000
One-time fee, USD incl HST
- CST Foundations & Level 1
- Level 2 in Toronto
- Level 3
- Level 4 in Toronto
- Certification Program ($1000)
USA
$10 400
One Time Fee, USD incl tax
- CST Foundations & Level 1
- Level 2 in a US city
- Level 3
- Level 4 in a US city
- Certification Program
Toronto
$9 000
One Time Fee, USD incl tax
- CST Foundations & Level 1
- Level 2 in a Toronto
- Level 3
- Level 4 in Toronto
- Certification Program
Combo CIties
$9 700
One Time Fee, USD incl tax
- CST Foundations & Level 1
- Level 2 in a US city
- Level 3
- Level 4 in Toronto
- Certification Program
State exemptions
Under many State Boards, Craniosacral Therapy lies under the regulation of Massage Therapy, and requires practitioners to hold a valid Massage License in order to practice Craniosacral Therapy. In some States, CST is exempt from licensure requirements. Exemptions vary from State to State. In Canada, there are no regulations to practice CST, therefore no licensing is required.
States that offer exemption for touch therapy services:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado – Requires Unlicensed Disclosure
Georgia
Idaho – Specifically Names CST
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota – Requires Unlicensed Disclosure
Montana – Specifically Names CST
Nevada – Requires Unlicensed Disclosure
New Hampshire
New Mexico – Specifically Names CST
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island – Specifically Names CST
South Carolina
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Exemptions
It is the individual certified craniosacral therapist’s responsibility to insure they meet all of the criteria for exemption and practice legally within their state.
