Public Consultations
Public Consultation on the Education Quality Assurance Standards for Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists
The Psychologists Registration Board has made significant process towards introducing statutory regulation for – and protecting the title of – ‘psychologist’. A two-stream approach has been adopted with the Board working on progressing both streams of work simultaneously:
- Stream One: establishment of three divisions of the register for Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists
- Stream Two: introduction of a regulatory model that will facilitate the regulation of all other psychology specialisms
As part of the Board’s work to establish three divisions for Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists, it has drafted pre-registration education and training requirements for each specialism. The Board is inviting feedback on its draft Standards of Proficiency and Criteria for Education and Training Programmes for each specialism from all stakeholders, including members of the profession, education providers, employers, professional bodies, along with members of the public.
As the draft Standards and Criteria are distinct for Clinical, Counselling and Educational Psychologists, each division has its own response template. Please read the relevant Standards and Criteria listed below and address the corresponding survey.
How to submit your views
You are invited to submit your feedback – your personal views or on behalf of your organisation – on the draft Standards of Proficiency and the draft Criteria for Education and Training Programmes for each specialism by:
- Completing the online consultation feedback formfor:
- Clinical Psychologists: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCJD69X
- Counselling Psychologists: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCRLDF8
- Educational Psychologists: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCR3VMX
- Submitting written feedback via email to: strategyandpolicy@coru.ie
- Submitting written feedback to: Strategy and Policy, CORU, Infinity Building, George’s Court, George’s Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7, DO7 E98Y
Closing Date
The consultation process will close at 5pm, Friday 29 November 2024. Any submissions received after this date will not be considered.
Consultation Resources
CORU has developed eBook resources that explore a range of key issues associated with the Board’s setting of its Standards and Criteria, explaining the process the Board undertook and its rationale in making its proposals. You are encouraged to read and review these eBook resources as you prepare your feedback. You can access these resources in the Related Files section below.
If you have any questions or if you require further information, please contact CORU by email strategyandpolicy@coru.ie
General Files
- eBook Resource: PSRB Standards of Proficiency
- eBook Resource: PSRB Criteria for Education and Training Programmes
Files for Clinical Psychologists
- PSRB Draft Standards of Proficiency for Clinical Psychologists
- PSRB Draft Criteria for Education and Training Programmes for Clinical Psychologists
Files for Counselling Psychologists
- PSRB Draft Standards of Proficiency for Counselling Psychologists
- PSRB Draft Criteria for Education and Training Programmes for Counselling Psychologists
Files for Educational Psychologists
PSRB Draft Standards of Proficiency for Educational Psychologists
A Stakeholder Information Webinar Session was held in advance of the launch of the public consultation on Friday, October 2024. Please find link here to the presentation. A recording of the Information Webinar will be available shortly.