Competences |
Background to ACPCP Competency unitsThe Competency Evaluation Package adopted by the ACPCP has been developed by the South Australian Institute of Private Practising Psychologists (IPPP). The IPPP pioneered the Competency Evaluation Package which represents the full range of work in all modalities of the clinical practice of psychology within private practice. What are competency standards?The philosophy behind the development of competency standards in Australia is that the professionals and industry develop and own these standards. The competency standards are an explicit public statement of what the profession does, something that has not been generally available publicly. It represents a clear statement of what is considered to be important in competent performance in private clinical practice of psychology. The professional competency standards must allow for the diversity that is proper to the practice of the profession. Information regarding how NSW members can obtain this certification will be forthcoming. Core competencies are as follows :
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