Routes for Specialization in Psychology throughout Europe

Neto, David Dias; Figueiredo, Sônia Maria de; Biscaia, Constança; Barros, Maria João; Barroso, Ricardo; Fernandes, Filipa

doi:10.3390/bs10010007

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“…The EuroPsy Specialist Certificate builds upon the basic certificate and is currently offered in Psychotherapy and Work and Organizational Psychology ( Lunt et al, 2015 ; Dias Neto et al, 2020 ). The requirements for the basic EuroPsy certificate need to be met in order to apply for the Specialist Certificate, but it is possible to apply for both certificates at the same time.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…If the development is still in progress, the recommendations should be seen as aspirational and not condemnatory. The differing educational models, such as early specialization, also need to be taken into account in defining the requirements ( Dias Neto et al, 2020 ). Another concern applies to countries with already established high standards.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Although the Basic or Specialist Certificates are not mandatory to practice psychology, there are relevant incentives to apply for them: (a) there is a register/directory of EuroPsy certified psychologists with national listings that can be consulted by those seeking the services of qualified psychologists, 10 (b) through the EuroPsy, EFPA encourages psychologists to obtain continuing and specialized training, (c) obtaining a Specialist Certificate provides professional enrichment, valorization of training, delineation of specific contexts of practice, and can be a process for rewarding merit and competency ( Dias Neto et al, 2020 ), and (d) the recognition of a specialization at a European level fosters mobility and sharing of knowledge between nations ( Dias Neto et al, 2020 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In countries with established standards and regulation already in place, the new certification may not offer much incremental value within health care. Overall, the picture of psychology specialization, however, is still in its infancy ( Dias Neto et al, 2020 ). The best means for both protecting the public in need of neuropsychological services and developing professional practice are still under debate, and certification may not be the only potential model.…”

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“…A consequence of this is that the general public in European countries receives neuropsychological care and treatment by professionals with unequal competencies and abilities to diagnose and treat their clinical conditions. In 2019, European Federation of Psychologists’ Association (EFPA) conducted a survey on the routes of specialization on all fields of psychology in Europe and while finding neuropsychology to be one of the most common areas of specialty, it also confirmed the heterogeneity of the existing training models ( Dias Neto et al, 2020 ).…”

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Clinical Neuropsychology as a Specialist Profession in European Health Care: Developing a Benchmark for Training Standards and Competencies Using the Europsy Model?

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The prevalence and negative impact of brain disorders are increasing. Clinical Neuropsychology is a specialty dedicated to understanding brain-behavior relationships, applying such knowledge to the assessment of cognitive, affective, and behavioral functioning associated with brain disorders, and designing and implementing effective treatments. The need for services goes beyond neurological diseases and has increased in areas of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, among others. In Europe, a great deal of variability exists in the education and training of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Training models include master’s programs, continuing education courses, doctoral programs, and/or post-doctoral specialization depending on the country, with no common framework of requirements, although patients’ needs demand equal competencies across Europe. In the past 5 years, the Standing Committee on Clinical Neuropsychology of the European Federation of Psychologists’ Association has conducted a series of surveys and interviews with experts in the field representing 30 European countries. The information, along with information from the existing literature, is used in presenting an overview of current and relevant topics related to policy and guidelines in the training and competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology. An option for the way forward is the EuroPsy Specialist Certificate, which is currently offered in Work and Organizational Psychology, and in psychotherapy. It builds upon the basic certificate and complements national standards without overriding them. General principles can be found that can set the basis for a common, solid, and comprehensive specialty education/training, sharpening the Neuropsychologists’ competencies across Europe. The requirements in Clinical Neuropsychology should be comparable to those for the existing specialty areas in the EuroPsy model. Despite the perceived challenges, developing a specialist certificate appears a step forward for the development of Clinical Neuropsychology. Recommendations are proposed toward a shared framework of competencies by the means of a common level of education/training for the professionals in Europe. Benchmarking training standards and competencies across Europe has the potential of providing protection against unqualified and ethically questionable practice, creating transparency, raising the general European standard, and promoting mobility of both Clinical Neuropsychologists and patients in Europe, for the benefit of the professional field and the population.

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Section: Specialist Education Options and Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Specialist Education Options and Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Specialist Education Options and Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Specialist Education Options and Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Core‐curriculum in psycho‐oncology: Towards the certification of the psycho‐oncologist profession

Grassi,

Watson

2024

Psycho-Oncology

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BackgroundIssues relating to certification of the Psycho‐oncology profession require clarification in order to provide high quality comprehensive psychosocial care within oncology. We conducted a survey identifying existing training, professional registration requirements and accreditation programs, at national levels, for the specialty of psycho‐oncology as well as the mandatory presence of this specialist in cancer teams.MethodsThis survey was conducted within the International Psycho‐Oncology Society Federation of psycho‐oncology societies and included representatives of each national federated society and some countries not belonging to the Federation. Survey questions were emailed requesting specific details, from the registered contact person, for each country, about psycho‐oncology training, professional registration and accreditation.ResultsOf 43 countries contacted (34 Federated and 9 non‐federated members), 39 replied and answered the questionnaire (90, 7%). Disparities were reported between countries, with details indicating differences from having no national program, to quite detailed and legally accredited requirements. The majority of countries had no formally recognized profession of “Psycho‐oncologist,” while some countries reported that it is mandatory (or recommended to have) a specialist in psycho‐oncology in cancer centers and, thus, that an accredited, nationally recognized and certified training in this specialty exists.ConclusionsThe study underlines the need to create a curriculum for the specialty (certification and accreditation) for the profession of psycho‐oncology. Given the lack of internationally recognized core standards, ideas and proposals for minimum standards of good care and the training required to deliver this, are explored to clarify who may use the designation “Clinical Psycho‐oncologist.”

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Assessment of Vocational Interests by Areas of Psychology: Relations with the Big Five and RIASEC

Martins,

Ambiel,

do Céu Taveira

2024

Trends in Psychol.

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Routes for Specialization in Psychology throughout Europe

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

Clinical Neuropsychology as a Specialist Profession in European Health Care: Developing a Benchmark for Training Standards and Competencies Using the Europsy Model?

Clinical Neuropsychology as a Specialist Profession in European Health Care: Developing a Benchmark for Training Standards and Competencies Using the Europsy Model?

Core‐curriculum in psycho‐oncology: Towards the certification of the psycho‐oncologist profession

Assessment of Vocational Interests by Areas of Psychology: Relations with the Big Five and RIASEC

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