PSYCHOLOGY LICENSURE EXAM SEMINAR 2015

“Psych Majors on the Loop to Become Professionals.”

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Republic Act No. 10029

List of requirements to prepare

Step by step application guide

The Board Exam

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10029

“AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF

PSYCHOLOGY CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE A PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY, APPROPRIATING

FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

SECTION 13. QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS FOR THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR

PSYCHOMETRICIANS. 

Any person may apply to take the examination for registration and licensure as a psychometrician by furnishing evidence satisfactory to the

Board that the applicant:

(a) Is a Filipino citizen, a permanent resident or a citizen of a foreign state/country which extends reciprocity to the Philippines relative to the practice of the profession;

(b) Holds at least a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or abroad recognized/accredited by the CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the examinations;

(c) Is of Good Moral Character; and

(d) Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude.

SECTION 15. EXAMINATION SUBJECTS FOR PSYCHOMETRICIANS. - THE LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS FOR

PSYCHOMETRICIANS SHALL COVER THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:

(a) Theories of Personality

(b) Abnormal Psychology

(c) Industrial Psychology

(d) Psychological Assessment

20%20%20%

40%

SECTION 18. RATINGS IN THE EXAMINATION

To be Qualified as having passed the licensure examination for psychologists and psychometricians, a candidate must have

obtained a weighted general average of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for all subjects, with no grade

lower than sixty percent (60%) in any given subject. 

An examine who obtains a weighted general average of

seventy-five percent (75%) or higher but obtains a rating below sixty percent (60%) in any given subject may

retake such subjects within the next two (2) years,

and upon obtaining a rating of at least seventy-five percent (75%) in each such subject, shall then be

deemed to have passed the licensure examination.

SECTION 18. RATINGS IN THE EXAMINATION

Theories of Personality 75% Industrial Psychology 75% Abnormal Psychology 75% Psychological Assessment 75%

Average: 75%

Theories of Personality 95% Industrial Psychology 96% Abnormal Psychology 89% Psychological Assessment 58%

Average: 84%

SECTION 19. REPORT OF RATINGS.

The Board shall submit to the Commission an official report

detailing the ratings obtained by each examine within Ten

(10) Calendar Days after the examination, unless

such period is extended for just cause.

Application Form With Documentary Stamp from

PRC

NSO birth certificate

Transcript of Records Original and certified true copy With your picture. Special Order number printed Certificate of Authentication

and Validation from CHED.

Original and photocopy of NBI clearance

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PSYCHOMETRICIAN BOARD EXAM REGISTRATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PSYCHOMETRICIAN BOARD EXAM REGISTRATION

PRC Metered Envelopes

Three (3) notarized certificates of good moral character with Documentary Stamp from PRC School Church Barangay Employer

2 colored passport size pictures with white background and name tag

Community Tax Certificate

STEP BY STEP PROCESS: PRC APPLICATION

Start

• PRC Online Registration

1

• Passport Size ID Picture w/ Nametag and White Background

2• Pre-assessment: Submit Application documents

3• Processing: Submit pre-assessed document

CS

• Metered envelope and documentary stamps

4• Payment: Pay examination fees

5• Issuance of Notice of Admission

THE NOTICE OF ADMISSION

THEORIES OF PERSONALITYTopics Weight No. of

items

1. Recognize and differentiate basic theories and perspectives of personality.

80% 80

2. Identify the socio-cultural and environmental factors that may impact personality.

10% 10

3. Identify relevant Filipino/indigenous concepts in understanding personality.

10% 10

TOTAL 100% 100

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGYTopics Weigh

tNo. of items

1. Discuss the major considerations and principles of employee selection.

20% 20

2. Describe the process and principles in employee training and development.

20% 20

3. Apply the major principles in performance evaluation.

15% 15

4. Apply the major theories of motivation in designing and administering rewards.

15% 15

5. Apply basic theories in team dynamics. 10% 10

6. Differentiate the various functions involved in Human Resource Management.

10% 10

7. Recognize issues of work life balance and well-being in the workplace.

10% 10

TOTAL 100% 100

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

OUTCOMEDistinguish between pathological and non-pathological manifestations of behavior.

Recognize common psychological disorders given specific symptom

Use major psychological theories, particularly the commonly recognized ones, in explaining how psychological problems are caused and how they develop.

Identify the socio-cultural factors that may impact on problem-identification and diagnosis of abnormal behavior.

Apply appropriate ethical principles and standards in diagnosing cases of abnormal behavior

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

OUTCOME

Apply technical concepts, basic principles and tools of measurement of psychological processes.

Describe the process, research methods and statistics used in test development and standardization.

Identify the importance, benefits and limitations of psychological assessment.

Identify, assess and evaluate the methods and tools of psychological assessment relative to the specific purpose and context: school, hospital, industry and community.

Evaluate the administration and scoring procedures of intelligence and objective personality tests and other alternative forms of tests.

Apply ethical considerations and standards in the various dimensions of psychological assessment.

THE BOARD EXAMS 2015

Where to Go?

When to Go?

What to Do?

What things to bring?

What to wear?

and

What to do after taking the Board Exam?

WHERE TO GO?

St. Jude

Manuel L. Quezon University

University of the East

WHEN TO GO? Dates of Examination: Deadline of Application: July 1, 2015

July 21, 2015

Theories of Personality (20%) – 8:00AM to 12:00PM Industrial Psychology (20%) – 01:00PM to 04:00PM

July 22, 2015

Abnormal Psychology (20%) – 8:00AM to 12:00PM Psychological Assessment (40%) – 01:00PM to 05:00PM

WHAT TO DO? Licensure Board Exam Assigned School Assigned Building Assigned Floor Assigned Room

Number Assigned Seat

Number

WHAT TO BRING? Notice of Admission

PRC Official Receipt

Two or more pencils (Mongol No. 2)

Black Ball pens

One (1) piece metered-stamp window envelope

One (1) piece long brown envelope

One (1) piece long transparent plastic envelope (No color)

WHAT TO WEAR? Female

School Clinical White Uniform White T-shirt (Tucked-In)

Male School Clinical White Uniform White T-shirt (Tucked-In)

WHAT TO DO AFTER TAKING THE BOARD EXAM

THANK YOU !!!