The following recommendations for certification are currently under review and discussion is welcome (Join the PENAPH community).

Requirements for certification as a PE Practitioner:

• Formally trained professionals (medical background is preferred)

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

• Candidates become PE practitioners after completion of the following:

• PE Introductory course (10 days)

• Field work in PE (minimum of 20 days in the field prior to refresher course)

• Field visit by PE mentor/trainer of the course

• PE Refresher course and presentation of field reports and study findings

Requirements for certification as a PE Trainer:

• PE practitioner

• Candidates become PE trainers after completion of the following:

• PE Training of Trainers course (6 days)

• Conduct a PE Introductory course mentored by a Master trainer

Requirements for certification as a Master PE Trainer:

• PE Trainer

• Advanced training and mentoring skills

• Completion of Training of Master PE Trainers course (TOMPET)

• Experience as mentor or coach for PE Trainers during PE training course

• Candidates are generally selected by other PE Trainers