Fundamentals
of eap
The Certificate of Fundamentals of Employee Assistance (FEA) is an EAPA and APEAR co-certified training designed to provide individuals with a useful contextual framework for effective delivery of EAP services and to improve their ability to partner effectively with national, regional and global EAP companies.
Who is it for?
Option A — Practitioners (1.5 days / 12 hours)
Psychologists and counsellors who deliver (or plan to deliver) EAP services and want a clear model for intake, triage, case management and partnering with EAP companies.
Option B — Business & HR (1 day / 9 hours)
EAP sales/account managers, HR, Occupational Medicine, Environmental Health & Safety, and other professionals who need to explain EAP accurately to leadership, employees and clients. (Participants may upgrade to the 1.5-day track to add case-management content.)
What You’ll Learn
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What EAP is (and isn’t) and how it improves organisational performance
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EAP Core Technology and service delivery models
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How EAP case handling differs from non-EAP clinical practice
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How to partner effectively with EAP providers and create referral channels
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How to communicate EAP value to clients, leaders and employees
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Pathways to advanced credentials (e.g., CEAP®)
Agenda & Timing
Option A - 1.5-Day Track (12 hours)
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Day 1: 9:00–18:00 — 7.5 hours training + 1 hour lunch + two 15-min breaks
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Day 2: 9:00–12:00 — 2.75 hours training + one 15-min break
Option B - 1-Day Track (9 hours)
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Day 1: 9:00–18:00 — 7.5 hours training + 1 hour lunch + two 15-min breaks
Fees
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FEA Training
• 1.5 days: US$160 per participant
• 1 day: US$100 per participant
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Certificate & Listing
Complete the training (Option A or Option B) and optionally add EAPA-APEAR-issued certificate with your name listed on the APEAR website (US$100). FEA can also prepare you for higher credentials such as CEAP® by EAPA..
Click here to view the FEA Certificate Registry
Delivery Format
Live, interactive sessions via Zoom for English-speaking participants in Asia-Pacific.
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Minimum: 6 participants to confirm a cohort
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Maximum: 16 participants for effective learning
Custom Options
Want FEA for your country, language or profession?
We can deliver tailored cohorts (e.g., Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Malay; or specialised groups such as Occupational Medicine or HR).
Contact us at FEA@apear.org for more information.
Get Started
View upcoming dates and register for the next training on our Events page.