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- Psychology, along with other health care professions, is moving toward a competency-based model of education, training, and practice. This article describes the development and refinement of a model of professional competency for the practice of psychology.
psycnet.apa.org/getdoi.cfm?doi=10.1037/a0032415A competency model for the practice of psychology. - APA PsycNet
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This article describes the development and refinement of a model of professional competency for the practice of psychology. Sixty-nine psychologists engaged in an iterative process of feedback and refinement of the initial development of the competency model.
- Adopting a competency model for professional psychology ...
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- A Practical Guidebook for the Competency Benchmarks
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- American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct
- Competence
- Ethical Dilemmas
- Ethical Decision-Making Processes
- Conclusion
- References
Psychologists have values and these values are infused throughout their professional work (Bergin, 1991; Meara, Schimdt, & Day, 1996; Prilleltensky, 1997; Remley & Herlihy, 2007; as cited in Shiles, 2009). The purpose of an ethics code is “to reflect an explicit value system as well as clearly articulated decisional and behavioral rules” (Fisher, 2...
Competence within the field of psychology is as important as any other standard and possibly more important inasmuch as the knowledge available to practicing psychologists is constantly growing and changing, making competency a lifelong goal that is never quite satisfied. There is always more to learn and the thought of knowing all there is to know...
When psychotherapists face ethical dilemmas, Barnett (2008) states they will seek information from the law, professional publications, and colleagues to guide them in their decision-making. He also states that knowledge of the professional literature in one’s area of practice is an ethical duty for staying up-to-date with chances in practice patter...
Such ethical dilemmas as those presented above demonstrate the vagueness of practicing ethically and competently. These examples, along with many others, are the ongoing debates within the field of psychology today. The best solutions to these dilemmas are being discussed and published by experts in ethics and experts in specialized areas of psycho...
Ethical dilemmas are not new to the practice of psychology and their resolutions will never be clear-cut answers. Psychologists must remain competent in their field to be able to practice ethically. By staying up-to-date on current research, literature, and practices, psychologists can guarantee they are providing the best possible services to thei...
Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. (n.d.). American Psychological Association (APA). Retrieved June 14, 2010, from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx PART 1400 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSING ACT : Sections Listing. (n.d.). Illinois General Assembly Home Page. Retrieved June 14, 2010, from http://www.ilga.gov/commission...
Oct 16, 2017 · This study showed that students do not understand the overarching principles that drive these competencies within professional practice. Thus, the psychology competency model should also improve students’ understandings of how professional competencies are embedded and assessed at the course level.
This article discusses four essential factors for establishing a competency model in the education and training of professional psychologists. These include the endorsement of a competency model by all training levels; a game plan outlining the accountabilities of each level; a set of accepted tools for assessing competencies; and ...
- Mary Beth Kenkel
- 2009
The article and 3 invited expert commentaries address these issues and make practical recommendations for action that will assist psychologists, trainers, and the profession to better achieve the ideal of competence so that they may best be able to meet the needs of those they serve.
The Competency Benchmarks for Professional Psychology document delineates core competencies for professional psychology that students will develop during their training. The benchmarks document articulates and organizes these competencies in a nested framework (see figure below; see also the revised benchmarks ).
Feb 18, 2014 · This article provides an overview of these efforts and discusses the next steps in the implementation of a competency model that is comprehensive enough to be useful, but simple enough to be used. The implications of the competency development process for training, practice, and regulation are discussed.
