American Board of Professional Psychology
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The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) was formed in 1947 and was originally known as the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology("American Board of Professional Psychology." Encyclopedia of Psychology Volume 1. 2nd ed. 1984.) . It was formed with the support of the American Psychological Association
(APA) and today enjoys a close relationship with the APA although it is a separate corporate and professional entity.
The purpose of the ABPP is to certify advanced practice psychologists in various psychological specialties (In this sense, it is similar in purpose and procedure to the American Board of Medical Specialties
, which awards board certification in medical specialties to licensed physicians). These specialties include clinical, counseling, school, group, forensic, cognitive-behavioral, organizational/business, rehabilitation, clinical health, child and adolescent and couple/family psychology and clinical neuropsychology.
Board certification involves a three-step process, including a thorough credentials review, the submission of a work sample, and an oral examination by trained examiners. Some boards also require passing a written examination. ABPP status is recognized for pay scale increases by the all branches of the U.S. military and the Veterans Administration
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American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States. It is the world's largest association of psychologists with around 154,000 members including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants and students. The APA...
(APA) and today enjoys a close relationship with the APA although it is a separate corporate and professional entity.
The purpose of the ABPP is to certify advanced practice psychologists in various psychological specialties (In this sense, it is similar in purpose and procedure to the American Board of Medical Specialties
American Board of Medical Specialties
The American Board of Medical Specialties is a non-profit physician-led umbrella organization for 24 of the 26 approved medical specialty boards in the United States...
, which awards board certification in medical specialties to licensed physicians). These specialties include clinical, counseling, school, group, forensic, cognitive-behavioral, organizational/business, rehabilitation, clinical health, child and adolescent and couple/family psychology and clinical neuropsychology.
Board certification involves a three-step process, including a thorough credentials review, the submission of a work sample, and an oral examination by trained examiners. Some boards also require passing a written examination. ABPP status is recognized for pay scale increases by the all branches of the U.S. military and the Veterans Administration
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