Issues in training in clinical psychology in Australia: Interplay between training goals and legal standards of practice

Training models in clinical psychology vary across regions, as do the laws that regulate professional practice in psychology. Standards for practice and for entry into professional practice may endure past the point of utility in the face of changing health-care systems and evolving international co...

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Published in:Australian psychologist 2006-07, Vol.41 (2), p.104-111
Main Authors: HELMES, EDWARD, PACHANA, NANCY A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accreditation
Accreditation (Courses)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Australia
Australia Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Australian-overseas comparisons
Canada
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Clinical psychology
Continuing professional education
Higher education
In-service training
Knowledge (Theory)
New Zealand
Professional education
Psychology
Qualifications
Relevance (Education)
Training objectives
United States
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Summary:Training models in clinical psychology vary across regions, as do the laws that regulate professional practice in psychology. Standards for practice and for entry into professional practice may endure past the point of utility in the face of changing health-care systems and evolving international considerations. Herein the authors review aspects of the Australian 4-year training model, including qualifications for entry to the profession, supervision, and the influence of the profession and the universities in maintaining and in changing to a new training model. Aspects of training in clinical psychology in Australia are also discussed, and the Australian and New Zealand accreditation models are contrasted. Suggestions on ways to move forward are offered. [Author abstract]
ISSN:0005-0067
1742-9544
DOI:10.1080/00050060600647179