Frequently asked questions
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Getting started
What is AMPS?
The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills is a standardized observational assessment of the quality of daily task performance. It focuses on meaningful activities in real-life contexts.
Who can take the course?
CITS describes practicing occupational therapists, previously certified AMPS users and third-year OT students at accredited universities as candidates. Contact CITS if you are unsure which pathway applies.
I was certified previously. Where should I start?
Use the legacy pathway. Existing certification may need to be verified before platform features become available.
Course & calibration
Is the course fully online?
Yes. The course is asynchronous, with two months of access from registration.
How long does the training take?
Expected total training time is approximately 15 hours, based on actual course completions.
What does the Legacy subscription cost?
For previously certified AMPS clinicians, the CITS AMPS Web App subscription is normally $150 USD per year. A 75% first-year discount brings the first year to $37.50 USD. From year two, the subscription is $150 USD per year. Explore the Legacy pathway.
What does calibration involve?
The standardized process uses five clinical video case studies.
Access & enrollment
How much does enrollment cost?
The standard course fee is 899 USD. Time-limited offers, group arrangements and applicable taxes should be confirmed before payment.
What is included with enrollment?
Coursework, calibration, a personal clinician dashboard and one year of cloud-based scoring are included.
Are team options available?
CITS advertises a group offer for three or more occupational therapists from the same organization enrolling together. Contact the team for current arrangements.
Where can I review the data documents?
Visit the Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Data Processing Agreement pages.
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