With an ever growing foundation of health professionals wanting and willing to become certified in the Kinesio Taping Method®, The Kinesio Taping® Association has designed a certification process that will allow dedicated practitioners to earn their designation as a Certified Kinesio Taping® Practitioner (CKTP).
In order to become recognized as a CKTP through the Kinesio Taping® Association the following protocols are required:
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Attend and complete a KTA approved KT1, KT2, and KT3 level course. Please view Seminar Schedule for approved course description.
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After completion of the necessary courses submit a copy of your course certificate with the approved course codes, completed Certification Exam Form and a check or money order in the amount of $35.00 (processing fee) made payable to The Kinesio Taping® Association.
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Once The Kinesio Taping® Association has received the information needed, we will then send you the test required for your certification. TEST WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL. Please be sure to provide a valid email address on your request. If you require alternative arrangements, please contact The Kinesio Taping® Association.
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Upon submission of your test and with the necessary 80% passing grade, The Kinesio Taping® Association will contact you with the results. (Individuals may retake the test once, at no additional charge).
Benefits of the CKTP status:
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Demonstrates your recognized skill in the Kinesio Taping Method® and assures patients that you have met a specific level of professional knowledge.
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Adding the designation of CKTP to your professional title, enhancing your practice.
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Opportunities to work as a lab assistant at approved Kinesio Taping® seminars.
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Opportunities to submit case studies/research for annual US and International KT® Symposiums.
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Eligible to submit articles of interest to Kinesio’s® quarterly publication Advance Healing.
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Placement recognition of your name and state on the Kinesio Taping® Website for patient referral. (Optional)
Click Here to open the CKTP Exam Request Form. Please fill this form out completely and mail to the address given on the form. Once we receive your exam request and payment we will send you your exam.