Changes to the Psychology Board of Australia’s 4+2 pathway into effect today.

This means that from today:

• All new applications for approval of a 4+2 internship program must include an internship plan that meets the requirements of the revised guideline.
• The Board starts to accept applications for general registration from current 4+2 pathway provisional psychologists who have met the internship requirements under the revised guidelines.

There is a three month transition period until 1 September 2017. During this period, the Board accepts applications for general registration from provisional psychologists who have met either the old or the new 4+2 internship requirements. And from 1 September 2017, all 4+2 pathway applications for general registration must meet the new requirements.

The 4+2 internship program is an intensive training program in psychology completed over two years (or equivalent part-time) under supervision. Individuals who have completed the training will become eligible to apply for General registration as a psychologist.

Beside the 4+2 internship program, there are two more pathways that allow the individual to complete the necessary period of supervised practice: the 5+1 internship program and accredited higher degree.

The 5+1 internship program refers to the fifth year of accredited tertiary study, followed by a sixth year (one year full-time or equivalent part-time) supervised practice internship approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.

The higher degree pathway involves completion of an accredited postgraduate degree and minimally a fifth and sixth year of study, such as a Masters degree or Doctorate while registered as a provisional psychologist.

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