Board Members

Board members are responsible for the establishment of committees and the appointment of chairpersons of committees. 

Background

In terms of Regulation 2 of the Regulations relating to the functions and functioning of the Professional Board, the Professional Board at its first meeting each year, has to appoint Committees which would function until the first meeting of the Professional Board in the following year. 

The Board also appoints the Chairperson of each Committee, except in the case of the Executive Committee of the Professional Board, which is chaired by the Chairperson of the Professional Board. The composition, quorum and terms of reference of each Committee have to be determined by the Professional Board.

Announcements

Policy & Guidelines

The guidelines for the Board include the Ethical Rules of Conduct in respect of which we may take disciplinary steps. 

Board Examinations:

1. Applications for Psychology can be sent by email. Applications for Registered Counsellor and Psychometry should send by Post/Courier or by hand. In a case where the applicant has not graduated, the original letter or academic transcript bearing the University stamp should be submitted.
2. A copy of the Bpsych/Bpsych equivalent will only be accepted if certified by an attorney in his/her capacity as a NOTARY PUBLIC and bearing the official stamp. Copies certified only by a Commissioner of Oaths will not be accepted.
3. The examination fee is listed on the bottom of the examination page, applications received with outstanding amounts will not be considered.
4. Registered Counsellors and Psychometrist will not be permitted to write the Board Examinations without proof that they have registered as students, i.e. if the application form does not have the SRC and PMTS numbers the application will not be considered.
5. Letters will be requested from Intern psychologists applying for the examinations that will confirm if they have complied with the academic requirements.
6. A non-compliant application will be returned to the sender.
7. Students should read the questions very well and pay attention to the legislative framework. The Board does not endorse training offered by individuals in preparation for examinations.
8. The approval letter for tailored Internship programme should be submitted with the application. 

Examination fees:

National Board Exam Application Forms:

Please note that applicants who are re-applying for the Board examination are requested to complete new application forms below:

Additional Information Regarding Board Exams

• The list of candidates eligible to take examinations will be sent to examination centres as per preferred venue by candidates. Should it happen that your name is not on the list, you will not be allowed to sit for examinations in that venue;
• Candidates are expected to be in the venue 15 minutes before the examinations starting time;
• Candidates will be required to produce the following:
1. Original ID, and
2. Letter from HPCSA administration stating that you are allowed to take examinations.

Accreditation

All information regarding the various aspects of education and training for psychology and related fields will be available in this section. Be sure to check in on a regular basis, as information will be constantly updated. 

In terms of section 16 of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act 56 of 1974), we are mandated to set the minimum standards of education and training for registration to ensure that the interests of the public are protected. We are the Standard Generating Body (SGB) for Psychology. 

• Click here to view a list of accredited Universities 
• Click here to view a list accredited institutions for internship (form 77) 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

We are a statutory body and therefore, not involved in the recognition of prior learning. Recognition of prior learning falls within the jurisdiction of educational institutions. 

ACCREDITATION PROCESS

1. An institution applies for accreditation by submitting a programme
2. The programme will be considered by the Education Training and Registration Committee (ETRC) and on approval it will be submitted to the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Committee (AQAC) for the appointment of a panel to do a site visit.
3. The panel will then visit the site and evaluate the facility then submit a report with recommendations to the AQA Committee for a final decision to grand accreditation status.
4. Accreditation may be granted up to a maximum of five years.

GUIDELINES

Test Classifications 

Forms to download

1. List of Classified Tests View Document 

Rules and Regulations