Psychology
Overview
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:
The following professions are registered under our auspices:
- Psychologists
- Intern Psychologists
- Student Psychologists
- Registered Counsellors
- Psychometrists
- Student Psychometrists
- Student Registered Counsellors
There are six categories of registration in psychology, i.e. Clinical, Counselling, Educational, Industrial, Neuropsychology and Research Psychology.
VISION STATEMENT
- To regulate and advocate for responsive, relevant, and equitable psychological health care and wellbeing for all.
MISSION STATEMENT
- The Professional Board for Psychology Board will strive to enable regulations that protect the public, guide and uphold the integrity of the profession-
- Develop of progressive regulations, standards, guidelines, and policies.
- Engage and advocate the work of the Board to all relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance to legislation.
- Implement effective, efficient, and transparent procedures and processes.
- Promote equitable provision of psychological health care services and wellbeing for all.
Board Members
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.
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 |
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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
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Announcements
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Policy framework regulating the professional acts of persons registered under the ambit of the Professional Board for Psychology
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Allow me to advise that the Professional Board for Psychology was constituted by the Minister of Health and the newly constituted Board conducted its inaugural meeting on 3 November 2020. Dr Justin August was elected as Chairperson of the Board and Prof Charles Young was elected as Vice Chairperson of the Board.
A strategic planning meeting was held on 1 and 2 February 2021 and the vision was determined " to regulate and advocate for responsive, relevant, and equitable psychological health care and wellbeing for all" >>> read more
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| Position Statement -SA guidelines for System Based Testing- Final |
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The Board sets out the following position statement regarding system-based assessments within the ambit of the HPCSA. This position paper is consistent with International Test Commission (ITC) as well as with the legislative requirement of the South African Government and related policies.
This position paper aims to:
read more about the statement |
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Invitation for Co-option of Psychometrist to Board
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Dear Practitioner,
Allow me to advise that in terms of Regulation 2, Chapter 1 par (f ) of the Regulations relating to the functions and functioning of the Professional Board GN No R 979 of 13 August 1999, the Board may co-opt any person as a member of the professional board or of a committee of the professional board >>> read more
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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
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| 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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Click here |
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Board statement on scope review process undertaken
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Click here |
| Report of the Working Group on Promulgation of Regulations | Click here |
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Update on the review of the Regulations relating to the Scope of the Profession of Psychology
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Click here |
| 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 |
Evaluations
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.
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 institution 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
- An institution applies for accreditation by submitting a programme
- 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.
- 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.
- Accreditation may be granted up to a maximum of five years.
GUIDELINES
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Application for recognition for training of Intern Counselling 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)
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Internships
MEETING DATES FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED INDIVIDUAL TAILORED INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES
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Closing date for submission of individual tailored programmes: |
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| 17 February 2022 |
17 January 2022 |
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27 May 2022 |
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26 October 2022 |
25 September 2022 |
Checklists for individual tailored internship programmes to be submitted to the Board for approval prior to commencement with internship
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Counselling |
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Examinations
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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
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R1560.00
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Registered Counsellor
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R785.00
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Psychometrist Independent Practice
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R785.00
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Psychometrist Supervised Practice
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R785.00
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Application for re-mark (Form 260 RM)
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Application for re-mark: Registered Counsellor/Psychometrist (Form 225-RM)
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The completed form and the proof of payment should be emailed to
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Board Examinations:
- Applications for Psychology can be sent by email. In a case where the applicant has not graduated, the original letter or academic transcript bearing the University stamp should be submitted.
- 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.
- The examination fee is listed on the bottom of the examination page, applications received with outstanding amounts will not be considered.
- 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.
- Letters will be requested from Intern psychologists applying for the examinations that will confirm if they have complied with the academic requirements.
- A non-compliant application will be returned to the sender.
- 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.
- The approval letter for tailored Internship programme should be submitted with the application.
Closing dates for Psychology applications to write the online\Virtual National board examinations for 2022:
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Opening for Applications
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Closing Date for Applications
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Examination Date
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01 March 2022
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30 April 2022
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01 - 03 June 2022
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31 July 2022
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31 August 2022
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05 - 07 October 2022
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15 December 2022
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01 - 03 February 2023
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Examination fees:
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Psychologists
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R3118
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Psychometrists
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R1564
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Registered Counsellors
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R1564
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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:
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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.
Study Materials:
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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
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Psychometrists
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| Board Examination Guidance - Psychometry | |
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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
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Educational Psychology
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| Board Examination Guidance | |
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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
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Clinical Psychology
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| Board Examination Guidance - Clinical 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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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
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Counselling Psychology
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| Board Examination Guidance - Counselling 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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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
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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
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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
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Additional Information Regarding Board Exams
- Exam are now online/virtual.
- Candidates will be required to produce the Integrity Form and ID from HPCSA administration stating that you are allowed to take examinations.
Test Classifications
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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 | |
Policy & Guidelines
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 Intern Psychologists (Form 160) | View document |
| List of classified tests (Board Notice 155 OF 2017) | View Document |
| Form 108 Neuropsychology | View document |
| Board Examination Guidelines Neuropsychology | View document |
| Board Examination Guidelines Registered Counsellor | View document |
| Board Examination Guidelines Industrial Psychology | View document |
| Scope of practise guidelines for Education Psychologists | View document |
| Guidelines for the teaching of psychometrics | View document |
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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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View document |
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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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View document |
Rules and Regulations
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Constitution and Scope of the board
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Constitution of the Board
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Scope of profession
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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
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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 relating to the registration of students as registered counsellors - GN R827/2012
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