Transform your clients lives with the best psychological and behavioral health approaches. Developed exclusively at the Integrative Pain Science Institute, the premier provider of psychologically informed physical therapy training.
The Psychologically-Informed Pain Practitioner Certification Program™ is a professional training that equips practitioners with psychological and behavioral approaches to treat pain. This training is specifically designed for physical therapists and other pain providers.
The Certification was developed by Joe Tatta, PT, DPT, in collaboration with a team of leading physical therapist educators, researchers, and clinicians specializing in pain management. The curriculum follows best practice recommendations for pain management outlined by:
The certification approach goes beyond pathology-based treatments that rely on “find-it-and-fix-it” methods consistent with an outdated biomedical model. Instead, it integrates psychological and behavioral approaches so that you, the provider, better understand the patient’s lived pain experience.
This improved understanding is used to individualize interventions and address physical and psychological pain-related factors. Psychologically-informed physical therapy is supported by empirical evidence and benefits the patient by providing viable options for improving life activities previously limited due to pain.
It prepares you with an up-to-date and in-demand approach sought out by physical therapy clinics, pain management centers, rehabilitation hospitals, universities, behavioral health, and addiction treatment centers. The certification ends with how to teach these skills to junior staff and peer
The Integrative Pain Science Institute is an approved provider for PTs and PTAs. If your profession is not represented, we will provide you with the information needed to submit for board approval. Early positive scientific findings demonstrate that professionals who complete the didactic and experiential aspects of the training possess essential skills and tools that positively influence their professional practice and pain outcomes. Key components of the training are also associated with decreased professional burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress.
Practitioners graduate from the program with a comprehensive understanding of pain and are armed with evidence-based tools to empower pain relief and improve quality of life. The Psychologically-Informed Pain Practitioner Certification™ is comprehensive, science-backed, and ready for immediate implementation into your classroom, clinic, or research study.
ANY healthcare clinician may register for the certification!
Feel free to get in touch using the ‘Contact’ link above if you don’t find the answer to your questions.
We welcome anyone who cares for people with pain. This includes PT, PTA, OT, COTA, MD, DO, DC, RN, NP, PA, Pharm, mental health, RD, nutritionist, health coach, life coach, fitness/wellness professional and pastoral counselors.
The certification can be completed in as little as six months.
You have unlimited access to coursework.
If you have a life event that slows you down, we’ll create a custom plan so you can comfortably complete the certification.
The value of certification enhances credibility and respect from peers. Upon successful completion of the certification, you can use the initials PIP® (Psychologically Informed Practitioner) after your name to indicate validation of knowledge.
All health and wellness professionals may (and do) use principles of behavior change. This certification provides important psychologically-based skills and techniques proven to help people overcome pain.
Effective Date: May, 2018
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