We are constituted in terms of the Regulations relating to the Constitution of the Professional Board for Psychology, Regulation No. R1249 dated 28 November 2008.
The following professions are registered under our auspices:
There are six categories of registration in psychology, i.e. Clinical, Counselling, Educational, Industrial, Neuropsychology and Research Psychology.
Board members are responsible for the establishment of committees and the appointment of chairpersons of committees.
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.
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Chairperson | Dr JO August |
Vice-Chairperson | Prof CS Young |
Board members |
Ms NL Hadebe Ms LUZ Rataemane, Prof LI Qalinge Prof EM Mojapelo-Batka Prof MB Ngcobo – Sithole Dr PB Msomi Mbhele Ms ME Mokoena Ms T Mathabatha Prof RJ Tabane Dr JL Ramakau Dr AD Watts Prof J Pillay Dr MJ Kometsi Ms L Harie Mr L Manganye Dr EN Mulutsi Ms DB Gumbi Dr MK Makobe-Rabothata |
Communication - Postponement of PSB National Board Examination -3 June 2020 |
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Dear Professional / Intern / Student,
The President of the Republic of South Africa declared a National State of Disaster as a response to contain the spread of the pandemic in the country following the outbreak of COVID-19. The declaration of the state of National Disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act (No 57 of 2002), is regarded a national emergency and has posed challenges to practitioners registered in terms of the Health Professions Act 1974 and other health statutory councils which the regulatory framework accommodates >>>> read more |
Re-Linking of Internship Training with Higher Education Institutions |
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Dear Professional
Education, Training and Registration Committee of the Professional Board for Psychology at a recent meeting resolved to direct institutions to revert to the re-linking of internship training with academic training >>>> read more |
HPCSA Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Dear Practitioners,
The COVID-19 Pandemic calls upon health practitioners to operate under situations and demands that the current regulatory framework has not anticipated. During this pandemic, redeployment of practitioners to support our healthcare system to deal with the pandemic will call on practitioners to practice outside their usual scope of professions.
Please Click here to access HPCSA approved guidelines in terms of various registration, annual fee and ethical related matters arising from the COVID -19 pandemic. Please familiarise yourselves with the content as it impacts on annual fee payment, registration and restoration amended procedures and various other important professional and ethical matters.
The Board wishes you well during this period of uncertainties , we are in this together !
Contact details for the relevant sections are reflected here |
ALTERNATIVE MEASURES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS AND INTERNS - COVID-19 |
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Dear Practitioners
As you all are aware, President of the Republic, Hon. Cyril Ramaphosa, has declared the COVID-19 a national disaster in terms of National Disaster Management Act. 57 of 2002. The necessary measures to limit the rate of infections have caused significant challenges to the delivery of professional training programmes in psychology >>>> read more |
Neuropsychology Grandfathering Process |
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Dear Practitioners
Following a court order made by the Gauteng High Court on 21 August 2019, the Professional Board for Psychology will be opening a register for the registration of Neuropsychologists. The court order provides that persons shall qualify to be registered provided that they satisfy all ordinary requirements for registration other than the requirement of holding a qualification specified in the regulations >>>> read more |
Regulations Defining the Scope of Practice for Psychology | |
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Gov Gazette on Regulations no 1169 – Minister of Health -2019 0913 |
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Regulations defining the scope of profession of psychology no R 993 Sept 2019 |
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Board statement on scope review process undertaken |
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Report of the Working Group on Promulgation of Regulations | Click here |
Update on the review of the Regulations relating to the Scope of the Profession of Psychology
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Commencement of Community Service |
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WRITING OF NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATION PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE TO BE EFFECTIVE ON 1 JANUARY 2020
Kindly be advised that the Professional Board for Psychology at its recent meeting resolved that in future, Intern Clinical Psychologists will be required to write and successfully pass the National Board Examination prior to commencement with Community Service >>>> read more |
The guidelines for the Board include the Ethical Rules of Conduct in respect of which we may take disciplinary steps.
Ethical rules (Annexure 12) | View document |
Undesirable business practices (Form 286) | View document |
Criteria for registration as a professional research psychologist for persons who haven't completed an internship (Form 227) | View document |
Training and exam guidelines for Psychometrist (Form 94) | View document |
Framework for education, training and registration for Registered Counsellor (Form 258) | View document |
Examination Guidelines Policy (Form 255) | View document |
Guidelines and application for foreign qualified (Form 91) | View document |
Policy Regarding Inten Psychologists (Form 160) | View document |
List of classified tests (Board Notice 155 OF 2017) | View Document |
Form 108 Neuropsychology | View document |
Scope of practise guidelines for Education Psychologists | View document |
Guidelines for the teaching of psychometrics | View document |
Minimum standards for the training of Clinical Psychology |
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Minimum standards for the training of Counselling Psychology |
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Minimum standards for the training of Educational Psychology |
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Minimum standards for the training of Industrial Psychology |
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Minimum standards for the training of Psychometry |
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Minimum standards for the training of Registered Counsellor |
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Test Classification Process |
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REVISED MANDATE OF THE PSYCHOMETRICS COMMITTEE OF THE PROFESSIONAL BOARD FOR PSYCHOLOGY
With this view, the Professional Board for Psychology at its recent meeting revised the mandate of the Psychometrics Committee to be in line with HPCSA regulatory framework. As of February 2019, the Psychometrics Committee will deal with all matters pertaining to test classification (not evaluation), the education and training of psychometrics and psychological assessment.
These include:
Classification will entail verifying whether a test was psychological or not. To this end, practitioners and publishers should submit the full test manual that states the construct(s) tapped by the test, evidence of psychometric properties, an indication as to whether the item content was culturally appropriate. No costs would be attached to test classification by the Professional Board.
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Forms to Download |
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List of Classified Tests |
Constitution and Scope of the board |
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Constitution of the Board |
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Scope of profession |
Proposed regulations and rules |
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Proposed regulations relating to the registration of psychology students – GN R312 / GG 30881 / 20080319 |
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Proposed regulations relating to the registration of psychology students – GN 1076 / GG 31477 / 20081003 |
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Proposed regulations defining the scope of practice of practitioners of the profession of psychology – GN R263 / GG 33080 / 20100406 |
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Proposed regulations relating to the registration of intern psychologists – GN R631 / GG 33385/ 20100723 |
Regulations |
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Regulations relating to the registration by psychologists of additional qualifications – GN R142/95 |
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Regulations relating to the constitution of the professional board for psychology – GN R1249/2008 |
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Regulations relating to the registration of psychometrists – GN R1201/2003 |
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Regulations relating to the registration of student psychometrists – GN R941/2012 |
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Regulations relating to the registration of registered counsellors – GN R1820/2003 |
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Regulations relating to the registration of psychologists restricted to non-clinical practice – GN 369/2004 |
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Regulations relating to the registration of psychology students – GN R1019/2004 |
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Regulations relating to the registration of intern psychologists – GN R394/2012 |
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Regulations relating to names that may not be used in relation to the profession of psychology – GN 1208/2004 |
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Regulations relating to indemnity cover for psychologists – GN 1211/2004 |
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Regulations defining the scope of the profession of psychology – GN R993/2008 |
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Regulations relating to the registration of students as registered counsellors - GN R827/2012 |
PSB Board Exam Results |
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The exam results are now available, please click here to access them.
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APPLICATION FOR RE-MARK |
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Psychologist |
R1370.00 |
Registered Counsellor |
R685.00 |
Psychometrist Independent Practice |
R685.00 |
Psychometrist Supervised Practice |
R685.00 |
Application for re-mark (Form 260 RM) |
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Application for re-mark: Registered Councellor/Psychometrist (Form 225-RM) |
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The completed form and the proof of payment should be emailed to |
Board Examinations:
Closing dates for Psychology applications to write the National board examinations for 2021:
Closing Date for Applications |
Examination Date |
15 December 2020 |
03 February 2021 |
30 April 2021 |
02 June 2021 |
31 August 2021 |
06 October 2021 |
Examination venues:
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GPS Coordinates |
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Bloemfontein |
BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central, Bloem Plaza, East Burger Street, Bloemfontein |
29.1171° S, 26.2227° E |
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Cape Town |
Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Cnr Melborne & Coronation Roads |
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Durban |
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Suites 1-3, 63 Snell Parade, Durban.
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Johannesburg |
Emperors Palace, Convention Centre, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, (Senate 1) |
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Polokwane |
Protea Hotel Marriot, Polokwane Landmark |
23.9576° S, 29.3859° E |
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Pretoria |
Southern Sun Hotel, Cullinan B Room, Corner Pretorius and Steve Biko Street, (Old Beatrix Street)
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Port Elizabeth |
Garden Court Kings Beach, La Roche Drive, Humewood |
33.9776° S, 25.6466° E |
Examination fees:
Psychologists |
R3120 |
Psychometrists |
R1570 |
Registered Counsellors |
R1570 |
BANK DETAILS:
Account: HPCSA
Bank: ABSA,
Branch: Arcadia, Pretoria,
Account No.: 0610-000-169,
Branch code: 33-49-45
NOTE: the reference number must be clearly indicated on the deposit slip.
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:
Examination Guidelines Policy (Form 255) |
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Application to write the national board examination for Psychology (Form 260) |
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Application to write the national board examination for Registered Counsellor (Form 225) |
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Application to write the national board examination for Psychometrist (Form 225) |
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Psychometrists and Registered Counsellors registered under category supervised practice are required to submit a letter of request with the proof of payment to the board. |
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Study Materials:
Registered Counsellor |
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List of classified tests (Form 207) |
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Generic ethical rules and annexure 12 |
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Revised policy on undesirable business practice (Form 286) |
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Mental Health Act |
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Child Justice Act |
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Basic Condition of Employment Act |
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Children's Act |
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Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 |
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Examination Policy (Form 255) |
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Health Professions Act |
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HPCSA good practice guide (HIV) |
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National Health Act |
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Scope of Profession |
Psychometrists |
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Board Examination Guidance - Psychometry | |
Training and exam guidelines for Psychometrists (Form 94) - Only for Psychometrists |
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List of classified tests (Form 207) |
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Generic ethical rules and annexure 12 |
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Revised policy on undesirable business practice (Form 286) |
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Mental Health Act |
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Child Justice Act |
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Basic Condition of Employment Act |
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Children's Act |
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Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 |
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Examination Policy (Form 255) |
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Health Professions Act |
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HPCSA good practice guide (HIV) |
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National Health Act |
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Scope of Profession |
Educational Psychology |
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Board Examination Guidance | |
List of classified tests (Form 207) |
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Generic ethical rules and annexure 12 |
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Revised policy on undesirable business practice (Form 286) |
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Mental Health Act |
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Child Justice Act |
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Basic Condition of Employment Act |
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Children's Act |
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Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 |
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Examination Policy (Form 255) |
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Health Professions Act |
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HPCSA good practice guide (HIV) |
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National Health Act |
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Scope of Profession |
Clinical Psychology |
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Board Examination Guidance - Clinical Psychology | |
List of classified tests (Form 207) |
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Generic ethical rules and annexure 12 |
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Exam syllabus for clinical, counselling and educational psychologists (Form 284) |
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Revised policy on undesirable business practice (Form 286) |
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Mental Health Act |
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Child Justice Act |
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Basic Condition of Employment Act |
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Children's Act |
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Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 |
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Examination Policy (Form 255) |
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Health Professions Act |
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HPCSA good practice guide (HIV) |
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National Health Act |
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Scope of Profession |
Counselling Psychology |
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Board Examination Guidance - Counselling Psychology | |
List of classified tests (Form 207) |
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Generic ethical rules and annexure 12 |
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Exam syllabus for clinical, counselling and educational psychologists (Form 284) |
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Revised policy on undesirable business practice (Form 286) |
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Mental Health Act |
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Child Justice Act |
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Basic Condition of Employment Act |
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Children's Act |
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Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 |
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Examination Policy (Form 255) |
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Health Professions Act |
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HPCSA good practice guide (HIV) |
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National Health Act |
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Scope of Profession |
Industrial Psychology |
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List of classified tests (Form 207) |
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Generic ethical rules and annexure 12 |
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Revised policy on undesirable business practice (Form 286) |
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Mental Health Act |
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Child Justice Act |
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Basic Condition of Employment Act |
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Children's Act |
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Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 |
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Examination Policy (Form 255) |
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Health Professions Act |
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HPCSA good practice guide (HIV) |
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National Health Act |
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Scope of Profession |
Research Psychology |
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List of classified tests (Form 207) |
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Generic ethical rules and annexure 12 |
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Revised policy on undesirable business practice (Form 286) |
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Mental Health Act |
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Child Justice Act |
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Basic Condition of Employment Act |
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Children's Act |
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Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 |
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Examination Policy (Form 255) |
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Health Professions Act |
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HPCSA good practice guide (HIV) |
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National Health Act |
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Scope of Profession |
Additional Information Regarding Board Exams
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.
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
GUIDELINES
Application for recognition for training of Intern Counseling Psychologists (Form 105) |
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Requirement in respect of internship programmes in Industrial Psychology (Form 218) |
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Criteria for training and for accreditation of institutions offering training of intern Clinical Psychology (Form 104 ) |