Just submitted my online application for the Psychometrician Licensure Exam

Below is the screen capture/photo of my online application form for the Psychometrician Licensure Exam set for October 28 and 29. The online application is now live - ONLINE!

Be sure to have your cedula - community tax certificate before applying and filling up the online form.

 

 

You may also want to check link below for the step-by-step online application.
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/02/step-by-step-tutorial-for-prc-online.html

Next step will be - submitting the requirements at the PRC. But I need to satisfy first the requirements below.

 

From the IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF RA 10029

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/p/ra-10029-or-philippine-psychology-act.html

SEC.13. Qualifications of Applicants to the Licensure Examination of
Psychometricians. Any  person may apply to take the examinations as a psychometrician after
furnishing evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:

 

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

(b) Holds al least a bachelors 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 examination,

(c) Is of good moral character; and

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

 

SEC.13­A. Documentary Requirements to the Licensure Examination of Psychometricians. All applications shall be filled in the Application Division of the Commission and the qualified examinees shall be issued with notices of admission to take such examination upon submission of the following documents.

 

(a) Original and photocopy of Certificate of Live Birth in NSO security paper in case of
Filipino citizen; or in case of a foreign citizen, a copy of the law of the state or country which
permits Filipino Psychometrician to practice on the same basis as its subject or citizens, duly
authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate therein;

(b) Marriage Contract in NSO security paper for married female applicants;

(c) Original and photocopy of transcript of records (with scanned picture) indicating the
Special Order (S.O.) number; and Where School is exempted from the issuance of an SO., a
Certificate of Authentication and Validation (CAV) from the CHED;

(d) Original and photocopy of valid NBI Clearance;

(e) Three (3) certificates of good moral Character, preferably from school, employer,
Church, barangay captain, duly sighed by the issuing authority and duly notarized under oath;

(f) Two (2) colored passport size pictures with white background and complete name tag;
and

(g) Community Tax Certificate.



Use Wikipedia as your Review Material for Psychometrician Licensure Exam

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Wikipedia is definitely the most accessible source of information too many of us with internet connection. Who needs books and text book anyway? But of course the academe will frown on you if you would insist on using wikipedia alone and not the scientific canon! So for psychometrician licensure exam reviewers, to resolve such issue, it is always good to check and refer back to your text books.  Make sure though that you also get the latest  text book at least published 3-5 years back. Psychology is a dynamic field of study that continue to evolve with the latest discoveries and scientific researches.

This is where wikipedia comes handy, the content is updated instantaneously, unlike books that will take time to get revised, but now online versions of text books  (e-books) are also now available and you can get updated version from the sites of the publishers, well the disadvantage of course is the costs.

Just to cite an example, in college in the 1990s, 2-3 decades ago, validity has a different meaning with what has evolved in late 20th century (makes me feel so ancient like a dinosaur). So there is now a different reinterpretation of test validity: a traditional view/classical models and current view/modern models  for validity as it is used and understood in psychological testing.

So compare Test Validity on:

• wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_validity

• with what is on your textbook - (? year)

• and that of a later  version of textbook say by Miller, McIntire, Lovler (2011), citing  the studies of Brennan, Kane, Goodwin and Leech among others.

• or even a powerpoint presentation Psychometric Principles by Professor John Rust Powerpoint Presentation for the Summer School 2009, Professor John Rust, University of Cambridge  http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/01/psychometric-principles-by-professor.html 

• well even the text book by Philippine authors Munarriz and Cervera (2013) still discussed the classical model on test validity.

But then again it is good to know both models, the old and the new and application-wise we would know better which should prevail and more appropriate as concept and in our practice.

So my advise, maximize your internet access and read/review using wikipedia, but double check and refer back to your text book and make sure you get to compare it with a later edition. Supplement your readings with what other materials you can find online from the website of psych organizations (PAP, APA, etc), free online journals, scientific articles, and of course this blog, and even facebook, etc.

And to have some focus on what to read and review refer to this older blog post -
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/p/chedcourse-specification.html


Happy reviewing!

Share your review strategies and materials as well!

CHED Course Specification on Personality

CHED Course Specification on Personality
Refer to CHED Memorandum Order 38 Series of 2010 -
http://www.ched.gov.ph/chedwww/index.php/eng/content/download/1744/9056/file/CMO_38_s2010.pdf

If you are reviewing and planning to take the Psychometrician Licensure Exam the following course content on Theories of Personality are suggested for you not to miss per CHED Memo Order 38 Series of 2010:


Course Description

A survey of the major theories of personality and the theoretical and practical issues involved in the scientiffic study and understanding of personality formation and dynamics.


Course Content

1) The study of personality: theory and research

2) Psychoanalytic theory - Sigmund Freud                                                                  

3) Neopsychoanalytic theories
a) Carl Jung
b) Alfred Adler
c) Karen Horney
d) Henry Murray

4) Life-span theory - Erik Erikson

5) Trait theories
a) Gordon Allport
b) Raymond Cattell
c) Hans Eysenck

6) Humanistic theories
a) Abraham Maslow
b) Carl Rogers

7) Cognitive Theory - George Kelly

8) Behavioral Theory - B.F. Skinner

9) Social Learning Theory - Albert Bandura

Below are links of   references/textbook materials I am using. What are your reference materials/texbooks?

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/08/textbook-on-personality-by-limpingco.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/07/theories-of-personality-reference.html

CHED Course Specification on Abnormal Psychology

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Course Specification on Abnormal Psychology
Refer to this link for the CHED Memo Order 38 Series of 2010 -
http://www.ched.gov.ph/chedwww/index.php/eng/content/download/1744/9056/file/CMO_38_s2010.pdf

Course Description

An introduction to the nature, causes and possible interventions of psychological
disorders. The students are expected to be familiar with the nomenclature and
classifications of mental disorders, by the end of the course. Indigenous concepts
of abnormality and abnormal behavior will also be discussed. Ethical considerations
in abnormal psychology/clinical psychology are discussed.

For those reviewing and planning to take the Psychometrician Licensure Exam the following course content should be covered since these are CHED suggested course content:

1) Definitions of Normality and Abnormality

2) Some Abnormal Behaviors (including indigenous forms)                                                                    
a) Disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood or adolescence                                        
b) Cognitive Disorders                                                                                                                  
c) Substance-related Disorders                                                                                                        
d) Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders                                                                                
e) Mood Disorders                                                                                                                          
f) Anxiety Disorders                                                                                                                        
g) Dissociative Disorders                                                                                                                  
h) Personality Disorders

3) Diagnosis using DSM-IV TR (Axis I to V - with the recently published DSM 5 it would be good to familiarize on the updated version of this categories)

4) Alternative Approaches to Diagnosis (ICD-10)

5) Therapeutic Interventions and Related Issues

Check my blog posts here for reference/textbook materials. What are your reference materials/texbooks?

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/08/abnormal-psychology-textbook-by-jane-q.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/07/reference-textbook-for-abnormal.html

CHED Course Specification on Industrial Psychology

CHED Course Specification on Industrial Psychology
Refer to this link for the CHED Memo Order 38 Series of 2010
http://www.ched.gov.ph/chedwww/index.php/eng/content/download/1744/9056/file/CMO_38_s2010.pdf

Course Description

A course providing an overview of psychological concepts, theories and research findings for
effective human interactions and performance in the workplace. Topics include organizational structures and systems, organizational communication processes, leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, problem solving ad decision making, team dynamics, efforts in human resource development and management, and organizational change and development.

For those reviewing and planning to take the Psychometrician Licensure Exam the course content above that covers:

• History and development of Industrial-Organizational Psychology (perhaps both West and Philippine context)
• Organizational structures and systems
• Team dynamics
• Human resource development and management
• Organizational change and development

should not be taken for granted since these are CHED suggested coverage or topics. Check my blog posts here for reference/textbook material. I have yet to see a Philippine textbook on this course. Do let me know if you know one.

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/07/reference-textbook-on-industrial-and.html

Filipino Psychometric Profession Oath

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Below is the oath posted by Mr. Victorius Quiamco Bibera.  He recently took his oath by way of the grandfather clause of RA 10029 or the Philippine Psychology Act of 2009. It should be noted that the application for licensure without examination is only until May 21, 2015. So for those who are qualified avail it now. For the requirements check Section 17 of the IRR from this link - http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/06/implementing-rules-and-regulations-of.html 

For the rest who would be taking the board exam and are now doing their psychometrician review either by self review or joining review classes, imagine and always imagine yourself raising your right hand and uttering these words, that's the goal and objective, to pass the licensure exam for psychometrician.

So do your best with the review and good thing that the psychometrician licensure exam is now scheduled for December 2013, so more time to do the review. 

Filipino Psychometric Profession Oath

I, (name) of (address) hereby solemnly swear that I 

will support and defend the Constitution of the 

Republic of the Philippines; that I will bear true faith 

and allegiance to the same; that I will obey the laws, 

legal orders, and decrees promulgated by the duly 

constituted authorities of the Republic of the 

Philippines; and that I will impose this obligation upon 

myself voluntarily, without mental reservation or 

purpose of evasion. I further solemnly swear that at 

all times and place I will adhere closely to the ethical 

and professional rules generally accepted by the 

Psychometric Profession in the Philippines, and 

I will  well and faithfully discharge to the best of my 

ability  the duties and obligations incumbent upon a 

legally authorized Psychometrics Practitioner. So 

help me God.