Credentials
Sexual and Relational Wellness Professional (SRWP)
- Our core credential
- Available to all SASH members working in the allied sexual health professions (see complete list in certification guide)
- Foundational for all Certification Endorsements (see below)
- 130 Training Hours (including college coursework, continuing education, etc.) per certification guide
- 25 Hours of SASH Small Group Peer Consultation
- Requires a Development Plan on file with the Education Committee.
Optional SRWP Endorsements
Available to SASH members working as a licensed psychotherapist, psychologist, counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist.
Available to psychotherapists with unrestricted licensure (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.) in your state of practice
20 Clinical Training Hours (including college coursework, continuing education, etc.) per certification guide
25 Hours of SASH Small Group Peer Consultation
Available to SASH members working as medical providers working as a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner licensed in their state of practice.
Nurses (BSN or RN) and medical assistants are not eligible for the -M endorsement but may qualify for the -A endorsement.
20 Medical Training Hours (including college coursework, continuing education, etc.) per certification guide
25 Hours of SASH Small Group Peer Consultation
- Available to SASH members working in an education, outreach, and advocacy roles. This includes nurses, medical assistants, sex educators, coaches, academics and researchers, public policy experts, and more. (see complete list here)
- If you are NOT working as a licensed medical or mental healthcare provider, the SRWP-A is likely the best fit for you.
- 20 Advocacy Training Hours (including college coursework, continuing education, etc.) per certification guide
- 25 Hours of SASH Small Group Peer Consultation
- Available to SASH members working in an forensic settings and contexts. This can include licensed mental or medical health providers, psychotherapists, social workers, probation/parole officers, pre-trial supervisors, etc.
- SRWP Core Certification
- 70 Forensic Training Hours (including college coursework, continuing education, etc.) per certification guide
- Offer expert witness services (teaching, consulting, and/or testimony) on at least three cases prior to application.
- 50 Hours of SASH Small Group Peer Consultation
- Requires a Development Plan on file with the Education Committee.
Certified Forensic Sexologist
Distinguished Sexology Professional
- Available to members and non-members of SASH
- Awarded by the SASH board to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sexology
- Any member may submit a name for consideration. There is no formal nominations process.
- May be included as a certification on CV’s, professional profiles, signatures, etc.
Credentials FAQ's
SASH will no longer be credentialing new CPBST, SOC, or CSRT providers.
CPBST and SOC holders may request a record review to apply past achievements toward the new credentials.
CSRT holders may request a review for conversion to the SRWP.
DST endorsement has been renamed Distinguished Sexology Professional (DSP) and is now a merit-based recognition awarded by the board. Legacy DST holders should retire the title unless notified otherwise.
A reference page of legacy credential holders will be published on the SASH website. If you retain your legacy credential, you must add “-L” and include the statement:
“This is a SASH legacy endorsement, which is no longer awarded but is still recognized.”
If you do not want your name included on the reference page, please contact the SASH Education Committee by December 31, 2025 at Credential@sash.net.
Previously awarded to members holding three SASH certifications, this title has evolved. The Distinguished Sexology Professional (DSP) is now awarded by the SASH board to professionals whose work embodies our mission. There is no application process, and recipients may or may not be SASH members. Current SASH members are invited to submit nominations for potential DSPs through this online form. Legacy DST holders should remove the title from professional materials unless notified by December 31, 2025.
No. Many trainings and certifications from other organizations will apply toward SASH certification. Please contact the Education Committee at credential@sash.net to learn how your achievements may be credited.
No! Certification is open to anyone actively working in sexual health, including mental health providers, medical providers, educators, doulas, coaches, researchers, advocates, and more. If you’re unsure, reach out—we’ll help you find your place.
Not required, but available if applicable:
SRWP-C (Clinical providers – psychotherapists, psychologists, counselors, social workers, MFTs)
SRWP-M (Medical providers – MD, PA, NP)
SRWP-A (Education & Advocacy – educators, coaches, researchers, nurses, medical assistants, policy advocates, etc.)
If you work in legal or correctional settings (e.g., sexual violence risk assessment, perpetrator treatment, SANE/FNEP services, expert testimony), you may qualify for the Certified Forensic Sexologist (CFS). Contact the Education Committee for details at credential@sash.net.
We know certification can be costly. SASH is committed to accessibility by:
Accepting prior training, supervision hours, and college credits
Offering low-cost webinars and conference scholarships
Providing an affordable supervision/consultation model
Unlike traditional supervision models, SASH uses a peer consultation model:
2-hour groups, offered several times a month, facilitated by a SASH board or Education Committee member
$50 per group (all funds support SASH)
Flexible scheduling, diverse perspectives, networking opportunities
Total cost is about $1250-2500 depending on membership status—thousands less than other models
- To view available dates and register for a consultation group, CLICK HERE. Additional days/times will be added soon!
Join SASH (student and full members welcome).
Register on our Credentialing Pathway, which is coming soon.
Upload licenses, transcripts, prior training, and certificates.
Attend peer supervision sessions.
Track progress in your online portal.
Request review when requirements are complete.