Psychology
Overview
We are constituted in terms of the Regulations relating to the Constitution of the Professional Board for Psychology, Regulation No. R1249 dated 28 November 2008.
The following professions are registered under our auspices:
The following professions are registered under our auspices:
- Psychologists
- Intern Psychologists
- Student Psychologists
- Registered Counsellors
- Psychometrists
- Student Psychometrists
- Student Registered Counsellors
There are six categories of registration in psychology, i.e. Clinical, Counselling, Educational, Industrial, Neuropsychology and Research Psychology.
Board Members
Board members are responsible for the establishment of committees and the appointment of chairpersons of committees. In terms of Regulation 2 of the Regulations relating to the functions and functioning of the Professional Board, the Professional Board at its first meeting each year, must appoint Committees which would function until the first meeting of the Professional Board in the following year. The Board also appoints the Chairperson of each Committee, except in the case of the Executive Committee of the Professional Board, which is chaired by the Chairperson of the Professional Board. The composition, quorum, and terms of reference of each Committee must be determined by the Professional Board.
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Chairperson
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Dr JO August
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Vice-Chairperson
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Prof RJ Tabane
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Board members
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Ms NL Hadebe
Ms LUZ Rataemane
Prof LI Qalinge
Prof EM Mojapelo-Batka
Prof MB Ngcobo – Sithole
Dr PB Msomi Mbhele
Ms ME Mokoena
Ms T Mathabatha
Dr JL Ramakau
Dr AD Watts
Prof J Pillay
Dr MJ Kometsi
Ms L Harie
Mr L Manganye
Ms DB Gumbi
Dr MK Makobe-Rabothata
Dr E Crause
Dr D Shiba
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Announcements
| Stakeholders - phasing out of the psychometry supervised practice board examination |
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Dear Stakeholder,
Allow me to advise that the Professional Board for Psychology at its recent meeting resolved to discontinue the Psychometry examinations in the category supervised practice >>> read more |
| Application for Transverse Registration- Update |
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Dear Practitioner,
The Professional Board for Psychology in November 2022 opened the application process for Transverse Registration (TR), the Board wishes to communicate the following amendments to TR requirements. Transverse Registration will only apply to any psychologist registered in the category of Educational, Clinical or Counselling prior to the promulgation of the 2011 Scope of Practice regulations (R704). Following the regulations being published in 2011, the Professional Board ensured that all training programmes were compliant with new regulations. Therefore, all practitioners trained after this period would have trained in accordance with the new regulation and acquired the competencies for their specific category of registration.>>>> read more |
| Nomination of Members of the Professional Board for Psychology |
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Notice is hereby given in terms of the provisions of the Regulations relating to the nominations and appointments of members of a professional board as published under Government Notice R1257 in Government Gazette 31633 of 28 November 2008 (“the nomination and appointment regulations”), calling upon all persons registered with the HPCSA to submit nominations of members of the professional board for psychology to be appointed by the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Joseph Phaahla to serve on the professional board for psychology for the term ending on 31 October 2025.>>> read more
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| Re-Linking of Internship Training with Higher Education Institutions |
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Dear Professionals,
Education, Training and Registration Committee of the Professional Board for Psychology at a recent meeting resolved to direct institutions to revert to the re-linking of internship training with academic training >>>> read more |
| Discontinuation of Virtual National Board Examinations |
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In April 2022, Cabinet lifted South Africa’s national state of disaster that had resulted due to the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19). Subsequent to that pronouncement, the HPCSA revoked its Business Continuity Plan, which only permitted virtual examinations during that period. Thus, the virtual National Board Examinations were an interim measure in response to the restrictions placed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Professional Board for Psychology has resolved that, due to the national state of disaster being lifted and Council revoking the Business Continuity Plan, the National Board Examinations will return to venue-based examinations as from June 2023. Examinations will be conducted in the major cities as previously, i.e. Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Durban, Polokwane and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
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| Application for Transverse Registration |
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The Professional Board for Psychology in 2017 undertook various consultations with practitioners, universities, internships sites, learned societies and others to draft new regulations for promulgation. An outcome of the consultation process was the Professional Board’s decision to advise the Minister of Health not to proceed with the promulgation of regulations to define the Scopes of Practice of the categories of psychology. Since then, the Professional Board embarked on various measures to address some of the problems identified during the consultation processes. Notable among the concerns raised during the consultation process was that some practitioners have alleged that they were trained in integrated programmes prior to 2011 and hence have competencies that exceed those stipulated by the regulations defining their erstwhile scopes of practice.
In light of this, the Professional Board has decided to allow a stipulated period during which those who completed their formal training and internships and who registered in the categories of clinical, counselling or educational psychology prior to the promulgation of the regulations in September 2011, may apply for Transverse Registration (TR) in another category that they deem to be more appropriate.
Transverse Registration will only apply to any psychologist registered in the category of Educational, Clinical or Counselling prior to the promulgation of the 2011 Scope of Practice regulations (R704). Following the regulations being published in 2011, the Professional Board ensured that all training programmes were compliant with new regulations. Therefore, all practitioners trained after this period would have trained in accordance with the new regulation and acquired the competencies for their specific category of registration.
The window period for application for TR is two (2) years from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024, no new or still incomplete applications after 31 December 2024 will be considered.
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| Commencement of Community Service |
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WRITING OF NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATION PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE TO BE EFFECTIVE ON 1 JANUARY 2020
Kindly be advised that the Professional Board for Psychology at its recent meeting resolved that in future, Intern Clinical Psychologists will be required to write and successfully pass the National Board Examination prior to commencement with Community Service >>>> read more |
Newsletter
Registration Forms
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Form 8 - Visiting Student
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Form 19 - Additional Qualification
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| Form 23 - Clinical Community Service | |
| Form 23 PRC & PMT | |
| Form 23 PS - Application for registration Psychology Board | |
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Form 24 PS - Registration as Psychologist
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Form 24 PRC - Registration as Registered Counsellor
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Form 24 PMT - Application for Registration
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Form 26 PSIN - Intern Psychologist
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Form 27 - Independent Practice
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| Form 27 - PSY Intern Duty Certificate (Psychologists) | |
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Form 53 PSS - Psychology Student
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Form 53 SRC & PMTS
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Internships
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Meeting dates
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Closing date for submission of agenda items / tailored programmes
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16 February 2024
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16 January 2024
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28 May 2024
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27 April 2024
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20 September 2024
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20 August 2024 |
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24 October 2024
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30 September 2024 |
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14 January 2025
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15 December 2024 |
Checklist
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Checklist for tailored Educational Psychology internship programmes
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Checklist for tailored Research Psychology internship programmes
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Checklist for tailored Industrial Psychology internship programmes
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Checklist for tailored Counselling Psychology internship programmes
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Test Classifications
Forms to Download
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List of Classified Tests
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Form 208: Policy on the Classification of Psychometric Measuring Devices, Instruments, Methods, and Techniques
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Guidelines for the Teaching of Psychometrics at Higher Institutions of Learning
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Position statement - South African guidelines for system-based testing
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Examination
Information Regarding Board Exams
Exam are now physical (written);
Candidates will be required to produce the exam invitation letter and ID from HPCSA administration stating that you are allowed to take examinations.
Board Examinations:
- Applications for Psychology can be sent by email. In a case where the applicant has not graduated, the original letter or academic transcript bearing the University stamp should be submitted.
- A copy of the Bpsych/Bpsych equivalent will only be accepted if certified by an attorney in his/her capacity as a NOTARY PUBLIC and bearing the official stamp. Copies certified only by a Commissioner of Oaths will not be accepted.
- The examination fee is listed on the bottom of the examination page, applications received with outstanding amounts will not be considered.
- Registered Counsellors and Psychometrist will not be permitted to write the Board Examinations without proof that they have registered as students, i.e. if the application form does not have the SRC and PMTS numbers the application will not be considered.
- Letters will be requested from Intern psychologists applying for the examinations that will confirm if they have complied with the academic requirements.
- A non-compliant application will be returned to the sender.
- Students should read the questions very well and pay attention to the legislative framework. The Board does not endorse training offered by individuals in preparation for examinations.
- The approval letter for tailored Internship programme should be submitted with the application.
Closing dates for Psychology applications to write National board examinations for 2024:
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Opening for Applications
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Closing Date for Applications
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Examination Date
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| 01 November 2023 |
15 December 2023
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07 February 2024
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| 01 March 2024 |
30 April 2024
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05 June 2024
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| 31 July 2024 |
30 August 2024
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02 October 2024
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| 01 November 2024 |
13 December 2024
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05 February 2025
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Examination fees:
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Psychologists
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R3244
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Psychometrists
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R1627
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Registered Counsellors
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R1627
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BANK DETAILS:
Account: HPCSA
Bank: ABSA,
Branch: Arcadia, Pretoria,
Account No.: 0610-000-169,
Branch code: 33-49-45
NOTE: the reference number must be clearly indicated on the deposit slip.
National Board Exam Application Forms:
Please note that applicants who are re-applying for the Board examination are requested to complete new application forms below:
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Examination Guidelines Policy (Form 255)
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Application to write the national board examination for Psychology (Form 260)
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Application to write the national board examination for Registered Counsellor (Form 225 - RC)
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Application to write the national board examination for Psychometrist (Form 225 - PMT)
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Psychometrists and Registered Counsellors registered under category supervised practice are required to submit a letter of request with the proof of payment to the board.
Study Materials:
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Guidelines
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| Board Examination Guidance - Clinical Psychology | |
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Board Examination Guidance - Counselling Psychology
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Board Examination Guidance - Educational Psychology
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Board Examination Guidance - Industrial Psychology
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Board Examination Guidance - NeuroPsychology
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Board Examination Guidance - Psychometry
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Board Examination Guidance - Registered Counsellor
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List of Classified Tests
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APPLICATION FOR RE-MARK
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Application for re-mark (Form 260 RM)
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Application for re-mark: Registered Counsellor/Psychometrist (Form 225-RM)
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The completed form and the proof of payment should be emailed to
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Re-Mark Fees
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Psychologist
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R1622.00
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Registered Counsellor
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R814.00
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Psychometrist Independent Practice
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R814.00
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Psychometrist Supervised Practice
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R814.00
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Accreditations
All information regarding the various aspects of education and training for psychology and related fields will be available in this section. Be sure to check in on a regular basis, as information will be constantly updated.
In terms of section 16 of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act 56 of 1974), we are mandated to set the minimum standards of education and training for registration to ensure that the interests of the public are protected. We are the Standard Generating Body (SGB) for Psychology.
- Click here to view a list of accredited Universities
- Click here to view a list accredited institution for internship (Form 77)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
We are a statutory body and therefore, not involved in the recognition of prior learning. Recognition of prior learning falls within the jurisdiction of educational institutions.
Accreditation Process
- An institution applies for accreditation by submitting a programme
- The programme will be considered by the Education Training and Registration Committee (ETRC) and on approval it will be submitted to the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Committee (AQAC) for the appointment of a panel to do a site visit.
- The panel will then visit the site and evaluate the facility then submit a report with recommendations to the AQA Committee for a final decision to grant accreditation status.
- Accreditation may be granted up to a maximum of five years.
Guidelines
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Form 105: Application for recognition for training of Intern Counselling Psychologists
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View document |
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Form 218: Criteria for training and for accreditation of institutions offering training of intern Industrial Psychology
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View document |
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Form 104: Criteria for training and for accreditation of institutions offering training of intern Clinical Psychology
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View document |
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Form 242: Criteria for training and for accreditation of institutions offering training of intern Educational Psychology
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Guidelines
The guidelines for the Board include the Ethical Rules of Conduct in respect of which we may take disciplinary steps.
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Form 227: Criteria for registration as a professional research psychologist for persons who haven't completed an internship
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Form 94: Training and exam guidelines for Psychometrist
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Form 258: Framework for education, training and registration for Registered Counsellor
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Form 91: Guidelines and application for foreign qualified
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Form 160: Policy Regarding Intern Psychologists
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List of classified tests (approved November 2022)
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View document |
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Form 108: Neuropsychology
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Minimum standards for the training of Clinical Psychology
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Minimum standards for the training of Counselling Psychology
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Minimum standards for the training of Educational Psychology
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Minimum standards for the training of Industrial Psychology
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Minimum standards for the training of Psychometry
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Minimum standards for the training of Registered Counsellor
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| Minimum Standards for the training of Research Psychologists | |
| Minimum standards for the training of Neuropsychology | |
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CPD Guidelines for approved accreditors
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Continuing Professional Development Guidelines for the health practitioners
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Guidelines for providers of CPD
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Rules
Regulations
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Constitution of the Board
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Scope of profession
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Regulations
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Regulations relating to the registration by psychologists of additional qualifications – GN R142/95
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Regulations relating to the constitution of the professional board for psychology – GN R1249/2008
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Regulations relating to the registration of psychometrists – GN R1201/2003
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Regulations relating to the registration of student psychometrists – GN R941/2012
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Regulations relating to the registration of registered counsellors – GN R1820/2003
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Regulations relating to the registration of psychologists restricted to non-clinical practice – GN 369/2004
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Regulations relating to the registration of psychology students – GN R1019/2004
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Regulations relating to the registration of intern psychologists – GN R394/2012
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Regulations relating to names that may not be used in relation to the profession of psychology – GN 1208/2004
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Regulations relating to indemnity cover for psychologists – GN 1211/2004
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Regulations relating to the registration of students as registered counsellors - GN R827/2012
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