1.4 The Profession of Psychology

Question 1

The training of Australian psychologists is collectively overseen by:

Answer 1

1. Australian Psychological Society (APS)
2. Heads of Departments and Schools of the Psychology Association (HODSPA)
3. Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and
4. Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

Question 2

The functions of the PsyBA include:

Answer 2

registering psychologists and provisional psychologists

developing standards, codes and guidelines for the psychology profession

handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings

assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia

approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study

Question 3

Another implication of registration is that it requires each individual to have

Answer 3

indemnity insurance

Question 4

indemnity insurance offers

Answer 4

individuals protection against malpractice claims

Question 5

Students often express confusion about the overlap between the

Answer 5

APS and AHPRA/PsyBA

Question 6

the main difference between the APS and AHPRA/PsyBA

Answer 6

is their constitutions and thus their functions

Question 7

The PsyBA and AHPRA are regulatory bodies primarily concerned with the

Answer 7

lawful training, registration, and practice of psychology

Question 8

If you want to be a psychologist, you must be registered with

Answer 8

AHPRA/PsyBA

Question 9

The APS is a professional body, and as such membership is entirely

Answer 9

optional

Question 10

The National Standards for the Mental Health Workforce (2013) forms part of the Australian Government’s

Answer 10

National Mental Health Strategy

Question 11

The National Standards for the Mental Health Workforce (2013) forms part of the Australian Government’s

Answer 11

National Mental Health Strategy