Your path from AMRG Certified Rehab Technician to RESNA’s Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Certification

About the ATP Guidance Program

The ATP Guidance Program (AGP) provides the training and mentorship that rehab technicians need to make the leap from AMRG Certified Technician to RESNA ATP Certification.

This one-year program, starting in January 2025, will ensure that rehab technicians have the knowledge, skills and preparation to take the ATP exam and start work immediately as a quality ATP.

The ATP Guidance Program offers a comprehensive approach by providing the necessary background in assistive technology service provision and delivery; making connections and contacts across the AT field; and practice in handling real world situations.

This program is a collaboration of the Assistive Mobility Repair Group (AMRG), U.S. Rehab, and RESNA. 

Besides successfully passing the ATP exam, certified ATPs must also master important client-facing skills such as:

• Handling tough conversations and conflicts
• Working in a team
• Explaining coverage restraints and options

AGP Program Benefits

• Rehab Technicians - Advance your career by becoming an ATP! One-on-one mentorship will give you your own guide through real world situations
• Employers - "Home grow" your own ATPs through this structured program that takes the burden off you, and rewards dedicated and committeed employees. In addition, most educational offerings are provided after hours and on weekends.
• Industry - Raise the standard for rehab technicians and ensure the passing of industry knowledge from experienced ATPs to a new generation.

What's Included:

• Instructional Courses
• Professional Ethics
• Guided Mentorship
• ATP Exam Prep

Eligibility

You must be an AMRG Certified Technician. Now accepting applications for 2025! The first course, AT Fundamentals, starts the last week of January. To fill out the application, you will need to have the following information handy:

• A copy of your AMRG Certificate
• A letter of support from your employer 
• Contact information if your employer is paying your registration fee

ATP Guidance Program Application

Registration Fee

The one-year registration fee (12 months of courses, mentorship, and support) includes the following:

• Monthly meetings with a trained, experienced mentor, with a calendar of assigned discussion topics and a suite of resources
• RESNA's AT Fundamentals Course - 16 hours of instruction in assistive technology service deliver and provision, offered in the evenings over a 4-week period. 
• RESNA's Professional Ethics Course - a 1 hour on-demand webinar with quiz component 
• RESNA membership - free membership for 1 year; includes free access to all of RESNA's live webinar and on-demand content throughout the year
• ATP Exam Prep Course 
• ATP Practice Exam 
• Accelerated Pathway ATP application 

Fees:

• $2,700 if paid up front prior to start of first class in January 2025
• $3,200 if payments are made quarterly ($800 a quarter)
• $3,900 if payments are made monthly ($325 a month) 

Note: The ATP Exam fee is separate, and is not included. 

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