RCAT Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
About The CATA-ACAT Registration Process

 

Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked most about Registration.

 
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References
When can my references and supervisors submit their forms?
References
References
Fees
When will I be charged the $65 for my RCAT application?
Fees
Fees
References
How do I get a reference if my employment manager is no longer employed at the agency I worked at?
References
References
Support
Who can I contact if I have questions about the Registration Application?
Support
Support
Conditions
Who qualifies for applying for Registration with CATA?
Conditions
Conditions
Fees
What is the cost to process my application?
Fees
Fees
Fees
What is the yearly membership fee for an RCAT?
Fees
Fees
Conditions
Why do I have to be a professional member for 6 months before applying?
Conditions
Conditions
Direct Client Hours
What counts as client contact hours?
Direct Client Hours
Direct Client Hours
Supervision
Who can provide art therapy supervision?
Supervision
Supervision
Supervision
Can I count peer-supervision?
Supervision
Supervision
Supervision
What is group art therapy supervision?
Supervision
Supervision
Supervision
Who can provide non-RCAT supervision?
Supervision
Supervision
Supervision
Can I use supervision and client hours from my training towards my application for Registration?
Supervision
Supervision
Supervision
Can I count supervision and client contact hours if I have completed all my coursework but haven’t completed my thesis or capstone project and am working as an Art Therapist? 
Supervision
Supervision
Supervision
Can I be supervised by an art therapist who is not Registered with CATA, BCATA, OATA or AATA and have these hours count towards my 50 hours of clinical supervision hours for registration?
Supervision
Supervision
Applicants Registered with other Associations
Do I have to complete the RCAT Regular Application with CATA when I am already registered with another art therapy association?
Applicants Registered with other Associations
Applicants Registered with other Associations
International Applicants
Can I apply for RCAT membership with CATA if I have graduated from an international art therapy program? 
International Applicants
International Applicants
International Applicants
How do I know if the international art therapy program I have graduated from is in compliance with CATA’s education standards? 
International Applicants
International Applicants