Lecture 6 Professional Orgs 6 Slides Per Page PDF

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28/08/2023 PSYU-X3399 Psychological Science: Putting Theory Into Practice Macquarie copyright statement This material is provided to you as a Macquarie University student for your individual research and study purposes only. You cannot share this material publicly online without permission. Macquarie University is the copyright owner of (or has licence to use) the intellectual property in this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND THE APS Wayne Warburton 1 2 Why join a professional organisation? Why join a professional organisation? • Learning • More than just your knowledge – sum of • Professional standards and ethics • Often those who go astray (sexual the parts Keeps you up to date and at the cutting edge Advice when cases are tricky Peer consultation/CPD Community of practice Friends – often for life • • • • • • • • • • 3 misconduct, professional misconduct) are out of touch with their peers. Public know where to find you Public confidence in your ability Represents the interests of the industry Recognises and rewards excellence in the profession Often assist with accreditation requirements/CPD etc. 4 What sorts of organisations are there? What sorts of organisations are there? • Psychology • Australian Psychological Society (APS) • 9 colleges (e.g., clinical, counselling, clinical neuro)to you as a This material is provided • Plus 2 divisions (Research, Macquarie University student for yourEducation and Training and General Practice) individual research study purposes only. • Americanand Psychological Association (APA) You cannot share this material publicly • 54permission. divisions (e.g., media psychology online without Macquarie • Counselling • Australian Counselling Association (ACA) • Over 9000 counsellors & psychotherapists • 4 levels of membership, need appropriate qualifications and experience at each level • Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA) • 5 colleges (ATSI, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Educators) • 2 interest groups and technology, Div. 42; Society for University is the copyright of (or has Personality andowner Social Psych. Div. 8) licence 5to use) the intellectual property in this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. 6 1 28/08/2023 What sorts of organisations are there? The APS • Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA) • Strict membership guidelines regarding membership eligibility. • Provisional members • Clinical members • Academic members • Affiliate members • Student members (must be enrolled in and • Is NOT the registration board • Is the peak body in Australia for registered psychologists • >27,000 members • >4,000 student members • 9 colleges and 2 other divisions • 46 interest groups • ATSI, schools, homelessness, environment, various faiths, relationships, sleep, sport etc.) • Over 200 branches currently studying a counselling and/or psychotherapy course) 7 8 APS student members DIVISIONS • Can join the APS for $65 (huge reduction • Division 1 includes the nine colleges • 2nd Division: Division of General in cost) • Can join any of the colleges for $16.50 per Psychological Practice (DGPP) • 11,000+ members • DGPP was set up to give a direct voice to college if in an APAC accredited course like this one • Can join the DPRET and DGPP divisions registered members who do not belong to a Division 1 College or DPRET. (more about these in coming slides). • Can join any of the interest groups 9 10 DIVISIONS APS membership • 3rd Division: Division of Psychological • Code of Ethics, Ethical Guidelines and Professional Resources. Students ….. Research, Education and Training (DPRET) This material is provided to you as a is one of the three Divisions of the Macquarie• DPRET University student for your APS. DPRET was created in 2013 to give individual research and study purposes only. a voice to, and represent the interests of, You cannot APS share this material members workingpublicly in academia, research centres, training institutions, and online without permission. Macquarie secondary education. University is the copyright owner of (or has licence 11 to use) the intellectual property in this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. • New Student Subscribers can download a free copy of the APS Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines booklets when they join • Heaps of resources 12 2 28/08/2023 Resources 13 Resources 14 Student HQ APS membership https://psychology.org.au/for-members/memberservices/studenthq • Benefits for study • APS resources are helpful, evidence-based and easy to understand – which means they are a huge support for university assignments. • Resources together in one place. • The APS online hub StudentHQ has lots of things psych students need to progress their career, including guidance on the different practice areas. • Webinars, conferences & online learning are high quality and heavily discounted for students. 15 16 APS membership APS membership • InPsych • 2 monthly • APS Matters • Fortnightly email update is distributed to all This material is provided to you as a Macquarie University student for your individual research and study purposes only. You cannot share this material publicly online without permission. Macquarie University is the copyright owner of (or has licence 17 to use) the intellectual property in this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. • • members with links to APS member news and website updates The APS promotes awards and prizes which span a range of specialist areas and geographical locations. Numerous awards are dedicated to highlighting psychology's brightest students and allow them to showcase their work on a national stage. 18 3 28/08/2023 APS membership APS membership • Facebook: • Advice and guidance https://www.facebook.com/APSstudents/ provided by APS Member Services Centre staff • Email and phone support when members need it • Access to the Professional Advisory Service 19 20 APS membership APS membership Insurance Aon, offers free combined malpractice insurance for postgraduate psychology students and registrars who meet the eligibility criteria. This includes cover for professional indemnity, public and product liability. • The APS is VERY KEEN to boost its • student membership. • A key benefit: Friendships and support • PSY/PSYU/PSYX3399 students who • 21 have joined the APS and attended their local branches report being very welcomed and supported Social and student activities throughout the year 22 APS membership Organisations • To join: • join.psychology.org.au • A final word • Organisations have their plusses and This material is provided to you as a Macquarie University student for your individual research and study purposes only. You cannot share this material publicly online without permission. Macquarie University is the copyright owner of (or has licence 23 to use) the intellectual property in this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. minuses BUT • It is much harder to do it on your own and it is normally to the detriment of practice • For all their faults, all these organisations provide a community of peers, a community of practice and a source of ongoing support. 24 4 28/08/2023 Thanks everyone! 25 This material is provided to you as a Macquarie University student for your individual research and study purposes only. You cannot share this material publicly online without permission. Macquarie University is the copyright owner of (or has licence to use) the intellectual property in this material. Legal and/or disciplinary actions may be taken if this material is shared without the University’s written permission. 5