1.5 - Competency Movenent Flashcards
When did the notion of competence within the profession of psychology begin?
in the 1990s
From where did the competency movement begin?
The competency movement began when there was a focus on standardising doctoral programs
When did competence come to focus in the field of professional psychology
At the Arizona competence conference in 2002
What was the goal of the competence conference in Arizona in 2002?
CONSENSUS - The goal was to establish consensus in regard to the common competencies in psychology and based on that specifying and outline the domains and levels of competence.
DEVELOP MODELS - The conference paved the way for development in competency models and all frameworks such as the competency test assessment toolkit, the competency cube and competency model
What are some facts about the competency cube?
2005
Highlighted to domains of competency: functional competency and foundational competency
Functional competency, acquired through experience and skills such as case conceptualisation supervision research evaluation and intervention.
Foundational competency include skill such a scientific knowledge of methods, reflective practice, interdisciplinary systems.
The model takes on a developmental approach and machines that the two domains develop from each other – that is, foundational skills are the ground work needed for psychologist to develop functional skills
What does RIDERS AISCRM stand for
Foundational: Reflective Practice Interdisciplinary Systems Diversity - Individual and cultural Ethical and Legal Standards Relationships Scientific Knowledge and Methods
Functional: Assessment/Diagnosis/Conceptualisation Intervention Supervision/Teaching Consultation Research/Evaluation Management/Administration
What are some facts about the Competancy Assessment Toolkit?
2009
Developed to assess student and practitioner competencies
Offers methods that psychs can include in their assessments of competency - e.g. 360 degree evaluations, annual views, consumer surveys, case presentation reviews.
Suggests that NO SINGLE STRATEGY can assess components of all competencies.
What does O’Donovan et al say are the THREE critical elements to therapeutic change?
ARA - being in the ARA means I am making change
Alliance
Rationale/Viable Explanation
Activities and tasks consistent with explanation
