CPT-I Foundations
in Trauma
The AI-powered clinical foundation trusted by 5,000+ graduates worldwide. Learn trauma neurobiology, assessment, and stabilization through adaptive lessons, an intelligent tutor, and a rigorous verifiable certification.
Tuition
$795
or 4× $199 interest-free
- 6 modules · 24 lessons · 40 CE hours
- AI Tutor, adaptive quizzes & narration
- Clinical reflection with AI rubric feedback
- Certification exam & verifiable PDF
- 12-month access · Lifetime updates
- APA-approved CE credit
30-day satisfaction guarantee · Employer billing available
40
CE credit hours
6
Modules · 24 lessons
8–12wk
Typical completion
98%
Would recommend
Outcomes
What you'll master
Every lesson maps to a measurable clinical competency. You'll leave able to formulate, stabilize, and safely open trauma work with real clients.
- Trauma neurobiology and the polyvagal model
- Trauma-informed assessment and intake
- Stabilization and grounding techniques
- Crisis intervention frameworks
- Ethical practice and cultural humility
Curriculum
Six modules. One clinical foundation.
Neurobiology of Trauma
Polyvagal theory, autonomic states, memory & the trauma-brain interface.
Trauma-Informed Assessment
Structured intake, ACE-informed screening, risk formulation.
Stabilization Protocols
Window of tolerance, grounding, resourcing, dual awareness.
The Working Alliance
Pacing, attunement, rupture & repair in trauma work.
Ethical & Cultural Foundations
Consent, boundaries, cultural humility, vicarious trauma.
Integration & Case Formulation
Case conceptualization, treatment planning, capstone reflection.
Built for how clinicians actually learn
An AI-native learning experience
Not a video library with a quiz bolted on. CPT-I is delivered through an adaptive engine that responds to you — grounded in the source material and your clinical context.
AI Clinical Tutor
Ask questions inside any lesson. Retrieval-grounded answers cite the exact source passage — never hallucinated.
AI Narration
Every lesson streams a natural-voice audio version so you can learn while commuting or on the move.
Adaptive Quizzes
Module quizzes rescore weaknesses, then re-teach with targeted micro-lessons before you move on.
AI Rubric Feedback
Clinical reflections graded against a 4-criterion rubric: reasoning, framing, ethics, application.
Momentum by design
Learning that keeps you going.
Evidence-based motivation loops — streaks, XP, and meaningful badges — keep 87% of enrolled clinicians on track to complete.
XP & Levels
Earn XP for lessons, quizzes, and reflections. Level up as you build clinical mastery.
Daily Streaks
Study 15 minutes a day and keep the streak alive — small consistent practice beats cramming.
Achievement Badges
Unlock badges like Neuroscience Navigator, Somatic Sentinel, and Ethics Anchor.
Verified Certificate
Pass the 40-question exam to receive a publicly verifiable CPT-I certificate PDF.
From CPT-I graduates
"CPT-II reshaped how I approach complex cases. The neuroscience modules gave me real scientific grounding, and the practical work has changed outcomes for clients I had been stuck with for years."
"After fifteen years with combat veterans I thought I had the playbook. CPT-I opened up evidence-based approaches I had not considered. The EMDR integration alone transformed our outcomes."
Frequently asked
Answers before you enroll
Who are TPA certifications designed for?+
Our CPT track is built for licensed mental health clinicians and graduate students. TS-C is designed for allied professionals — educators, first responders, healthcare staff, and case managers — who need trauma-informed knowledge without crossing clinical boundaries.
Are TPA programs APA approved?+
Yes. TPA is an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists, with additional recognition from NBCC, IACP, EMDR International, ISTSS, and alignment with WHO trauma care standards.
How long do certifications take to complete?+
CPT-I is a 40-hour program typically completed in 8–12 weeks. CPT-II runs 60 hours, CPT-III 80 hours, and PsyT is a 120-hour leadership track that most candidates complete across two to three semesters.
Is coursework live or self-paced?+
Every certification blends self-paced video modules with live cohort case consultations and supervised practice sessions. Live sessions are scheduled across multiple time zones.
What CE credits do I earn?+
Each program awards CE hours matching the contact hour total — 40 hours for CPT-I, 60 for CPT-II, 80 for CPT-III, 120 for PsyT, and 24 for TS-C. Credits are accepted by major licensing boards worldwide.
Still have questions? Talk to an advisor.
Begin your CPT-I journey today.
Join thousands of clinicians building the foundational skills that change lives — with the rigor of a certification and the pace of modern learning.