24 Questions
Why is it important to join a professional organization?
To stay up to date with professional standards and ethics, receive advice on tricky cases, and be part of a community of practice.
What can assist with accreditation requirements and CPD (Continuing Professional Development)?
Professional organizations
What is one of the functions of a professional organization?
Recognizing and rewarding excellence in the profession
What is the purpose of the APS (Australian Psychological Society)?
To represent the interests of the industry and provide professional support
What happens to those who go astray in terms of professional misconduct?
They are out of touch with their peers
What does being part of a community of practice offer?
Peer consultation and support
What is the role of professional organizations in keeping members up to date?
Provide advice when cases are tricky and offer peer consultation
What is the benefit of having public confidence in your ability?
It helps in representing the interests of the industry
What is the consequence of professional misconduct?
Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken
What can professional organizations assist with in terms of industry standards?
Accreditation requirements and CPD
What is the role of professional organizations in recognizing excellence?
Recognizing and rewarding excellence in the profession
What is the purpose of peer consultation within professional organizations?
To provide advice and support in tricky cases
What are the different membership categories offered by PACFA?
Provisional members, clinical members, academic members, affiliate members, and student members
How many colleges does APS have?
9
What does the Division of General Psychological Practice (DGPP) focus on?
General psychological practice
What type of course must APS student members be enrolled in to join any of the colleges for a separate fee?
APAC accredited course
What type of members does the Division of Psychological Research, Education and Training (DPRET) represent?
Members working in academia, research centers, training institutions, and secondary education
What do new student subscribers receive when they join APS?
A free copy of the APS Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines booklets
What kind of resources does APS provide to its members?
Helpful, evidence-based, and easy to understand
What does APS StudentHQ offer guidance on?
Practice areas, webinars, conferences, and online learning
How often is APS Matters, a fortnightly email update, distributed to all members?
Fortnightly
What kind of support does APS offer through its Facebook page?
Advice and guidance
What does Aon offer for postgraduate psychology students and registrars who meet the eligibility criteria?
Free combined malpractice insurance
What benefits does APS offer to boost its student membership?
Friendships and support, social and student activities throughout the year
Study Notes
Australian Psychological Society (APS) Membership Information
- APS is the peak body in Australia for registered psychologists with over 27,000 members and more than 4,000 student members.
- The APS has 9 colleges, 2 other divisions, and 46 interest groups focusing on various areas such as schools, homelessness, environment, relationships, and sport.
- The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA) has strict membership guidelines and offers membership for provisional members, clinical members, academic members, affiliate members, and student members.
- The APS membership includes 3 divisions: Division 1, Division of General Psychological Practice (DGPP), and Division of Psychological Research, Education and Training (DPRET).
- APS student members can join for a reduced fee and also join any of the colleges for a separate fee if enrolled in an APAC accredited course.
- The DPRET division was created to represent the interests of members working in academia, research centers, training institutions, and secondary education.
- New student subscribers can download a free copy of the APS Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines booklets when they join, and also have access to various resources and support.
- APS provides resources that are helpful, evidence-based, and easy to understand, and their online hub StudentHQ offers guidance on practice areas, webinars, conferences, and online learning.
- APS Matters, a fortnightly email update, is distributed to all members, and APS promotes awards and prizes dedicated to highlighting psychology's brightest students and their work.
- APS provides advice and guidance through its Facebook page and offers email and phone support through the Member Services Centre.
- Aon offers free combined malpractice insurance for postgraduate psychology students and registrars who meet the eligibility criteria, including cover for professional indemnity, public and product liability.
- APS is keen to boost its student membership and offers benefits such as friendships and support, social and student activities throughout the year.
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