Due to delays in the launch of our new online audit process, we are using an interim Submission process.
Audit criteria
To meet the requirements for First Accreditation Audit you must:
- adhere to our Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
- be supervised by an appropriate supervisor (please see Supervisor’s Credentials) who will submit a Supervisor’s Report.
- If you have been with your current supervisor for less than six months, a report will also be required from your previous supervisor.
- show 12 months of supervised CBT practice, including at least two episodes of live supervision (details in Supervision Guidance)
- provide evidence of and Reflective Statements on five pieces of CBT Continuing Professional Development including at least six hours of CBT skills workshops, as described in CPD Guidance. You can count CPD completed between applying for and receiving your Accreditation award. Include a note with the application explaining this.
- make all the required Declarations.
- keep up to date with your current membership fees, due on the anniversary of the date you became a member.
- keep up to date with your annual accreditation maintenance fee. This is due every year on the anniversary of your accreditation, regardless of any extensions. You can check this fee in the Annual Fees section here. There is no separate submission fee for your FAA.
The Audit process
The documents you will need are here:
FAA submission form – Submission instructions are detailed on page 1 of the form.
Supervision log – Please ensure it shows how you meet supervision requirements, including at least two episodes of live supervision
Reflective statement – For all CPD activities
Supervisor’s Reports – provided by your current supervisor. If you have been with them for less than six months, a report from your previous supervisor is also required. The reports must be emailed directly by the Supervisors to accreditation.reports@babcp.com
Processing Timeframes
You should submit on your audit due date (or up to 4 weeks after this date). If you require additional time due to a break in practice or through not meeting requirements please see here.
Due to high volumes, the processing times can vary. However, you remain accredited and on the CBT Register whilst we process your submitted audit. We will not end your accreditation without notification and there are no automatic expiry dates unless your membership and/or accreditation maintenance fees are not paid on time.
Accreditation Maintenance Fees
If you are experiencing difficulties with making your annual accreditation maintenance fee payment please contact accreditation.admin@babcp.com
