Continuing Competence

The New Zealand Psychologists Board has introduced a continuing competence programme which requires registered psychologists to declare compliance with the programme when applying for renewal of their Annual Practising Certificate.  The continuing competence programme is based on a high trust model ensuring currency with the core competencies for psychologists and the Code of Ethics.   It requires a number of actions; a self-reflective review (with the assistance of a supervisor or respected colleague), the development of learning objectives and a learning plan, the recording of continuing competence activities and critical reflection on the outcomes of professional development. 

The Board has developed a template to assist with the continuing completence programme. Click to access this template.   More information about the programme can be found on the Psychologists Board website.