Cost of Training
$1,425 per clinician
Course Outline
We offer “PST Certification” as a contract or invoice with the University of Washington. Up to 13 CE credits are available for social workers and psychologists. View a detailed course overview.
All times listed below are approximate.
Kickoff Webinar
30 minutes
- Group introduction to PST and the training program
Online Training and Q & A
5 hours
- 4-hour self-paced online introduction to the evidence base, foundations, and skills of PST
- 1-hour didactic Q&A session with an expert trainer via Zoom
Phone-Based Practice Sessions
4 hours (1 hour per session)
- One-on-one practice sessions with a certified expert PST trainer
- In-depth education on PST fundamentals and skills
Case Presentations
6 hours (1 hour per call)
- Group calls with 5-8 participants
- Participants present real cases and discuss challenging and complex case presentations with the trainer
Audio Recording Review for Certification
4 hours (1 hour time commitment per review)
- Audio submission of participant practicing PST with a patient
- Audio recording review by expert PST trainer
Trainee Requirements
- Eligible clinicians: Licensed providers (or master’s-level licensure candidates) such as licensed social workers, registered nurses, and psychologists
- Caseload: Active caseload of at least 3 patients by the time they begin PST training