Saturday, July 19, 2014

DSM5 Diagnostic Criteria and Coding

Image source - http://www.psychiatry.org/Image%20Library/Publications/DSM-5_3D.gif

From the list below there are 20 Diagnostic Criteria under the new DSM5 (2013). Which among the list would likely be included in the licensure exam? For us at TR Review we based our consideration from the Course Specifications provided by CHED which includes the following:


  • Disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood or adolescence                             
  • Cognitive Disorders                                                                                                      
  • Substance-related Disorders                                                                                                     
  • Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders                                                                               
  • Mood Disorders                                                                                                                        
  • Anxiety Disorders                                                                                                                     
  • Dissociative Disorders                                                                                                              
  • Personality Disorders


Note:  we are not saying these will be the only topics (criteria) that  will be covered, but we suggest to give emphasis in your review. As future Psychometrician would you think these criteria will be useful? We think they are. 

But please do not limit yourself in learning only these criteria but also learn the rest of the criteria: the nuances, similarities and relatedness of some with the other criteria. We included in the description of each criteria a summary from wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5

Diagnostic Criteria 

Source - http://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Practice/DSM/DSM-5/DSM-5-TOC.pdf

1) Neurodevelopmental Disorders


a) Intellectual Disabilities
Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)
Global Developmental Delay
Unspecified Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

b) Communication Disorders
Language Disorder
Speech Sound Disorder (previously Phonological Disorder)
Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder (Stuttering)
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
Unspecified Communication Disorder

c)Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder

d) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Other Specified Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Unspecified Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

e) Specific Learning Disorder
Specific Learning Disorder

f) Motor Disorders
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Stereotypic Movement Disorder
Tic Disorders
Tourette’s Disorder
Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder
Provisional Tic Disorder
Other Specified Tic Disorder
Unspecified Tic Disorder

g) Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Other Specified Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Unspecified Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Neurodevelopmental disorders
                                                                      Source -  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5


2) Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Schizotypal (Personality) Disorder
Delusional Disorder
Brief Psychotic Disorder
Schizophreniform Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder
Psychotic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

a) Catatonia
Catatonia Associated With Another Mental Disorder (Catatonia Specifier)
Catatonic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Unspecified Catatonia
Other Specified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder
Unspecified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder

Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
  • A major mood episode is required for schizoaffective disorder (for a majority of the disorder's duration after criterion A [related to delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech or behavior, and negative symptoms such as avolition] is met).[2]
  • Catatonia in all contexts requires 3 of a total of 12 symptoms. Catatonia may be a specifier for depressive, bipolar, and psychotic disorders; part of another medical condition; or of another specified diagnosis.[2]

                                                                    Source -  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5


3) Bipolar and Related Disorders

Bipolar I Disorder
Bipolar II Disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder
Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar and Related Disorder
Bipolar and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Other Specified Bipolar and Related Disorder
Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorder

4) Depressive Disorders

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder, Single and Recurrent Episodes
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder
Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Other Specified Depressive Disorder
Unspecified Depressive Disorder

Depressive disorders
  • Specifiers were added for mixed symptoms and for anxiety, along with guidance to physicians for suicidality.[2]
  • The term dysthymia now also would be called persistent depressive disorder.

                                                                        Source -  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5

5) Anxiety Disorders

Separation Anxiety Disorder
Selective Mutism
Specific Phobia
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Panic Disorder
Panic Attack (Specifier)
Agoraphobia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
Unspecified Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety disorders
  • For the various forms of phobias and anxiety disorders, DSM-5 removes the requirement that the subject (formerly, over 18 years old) "must recognize that their fear and anxiety are excessive or unreasonable". Also, the duration of at least 6 months now applies to everyone (not only to children).[2]
  • Specific types of phobias became specifiers but are otherwise unchanged.[2]
  • The generalized specifier for social anxiety disorder (formerly, social phobia) changed in favor of a performance only (i.e., public speaking or performance) specifier.[2]

                                                                     Source -  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5


6) Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Hoarding Disorder
Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder)
Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder
Substance/Medication-Induced Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Other Specified Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder
Unspecified Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder

7) Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Reactive Attachment Disorder
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
Adjustment Disorders
Other Specified Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder
Unspecified Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder

8) Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative Amnesia
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
Other Specified Dissociative Disorder
Unspecified Dissociative Disorder

Dissociative disorders
  • The criteria for dissociative identity disorder were expanded to include "possession-form phenomena and functional neurological symptoms". It is made clear that "transitions in identity may be observable by others or self-reported".[2]Criterion B was also modified for people who experience gaps in recall of everyday events (not only trauma).[2]

                                                                      Source -  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5


9) Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorder
Illness Anxiety Disorder
Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder)
Psychological Factors Affecting Other Medical Conditions
Factitious Disorder
Other Specified Somatic Symptom and Related Disorder
Unspecified Somatic Symptom and Related Disorder


10) Feeding and Eating Disorders

Pica
Rumination Disorder
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge-Eating Disorder
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder
Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder


11) Elimination Disorders

Enuresis
Encopresis
Other Specified Elimination Disorder
Unspecified Elimination Disorder


12) Sleep-Wake Disorders

Insomnia Disorder
Hypersomnolence Disorder
Narcolepsy

a) Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea
Central Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Hypoventilation
Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

b) Parasomnias
Non–Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorders
 Sleepwalking
 Sleep Terrors
Nightmare Disorder
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder
Restless Legs Syndrome
Substance/Medication-Induced Sleep Disorder
Other Specified Insomnia Disorder
Unspecified Insomnia Disorder
Other Specified Hypersomnolence Disorder
Unspecified Hypersomnolence Disorder
Other Specified Sleep-Wake Disorder
Unspecified Sleep-Wake Disorder


13) Sexual Dysfunctions

Delayed Ejaculation
Erectile Disorder
Female Orgasmic Disorder
Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration DisorderDSM-5 Table of Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Premature (Early) Ejaculation
Substance/Medication-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
Other Specified Sexual Dysfunction
Unspecified Sexual Dysfunction


14) Gender Dysphoria

Gender Dysphoria
Other Specified Gender Dysphoria
Unspecified Gender Dysphoria


15) Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Pyromania
Kleptomania
Other Specified Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder
Unspecified Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder


16) Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

a) Substance-Related Disorders
 Substance Use Disorders
 Substance-Induced Disorders
 Substance Intoxication and Withdrawal
 Substance/Medication-Induced Mental Disorders

b) Alcohol-Related Disorders
 Alcohol Use Disorder
 Alcohol Intoxication
 Alcohol Withdrawal
 Other Alcohol-Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Alcohol-Related Disorder

c) Caffeine-Related Disorders
 Caffeine Intoxication
 Caffeine Withdrawal
 Other Caffeine-Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Caffeine-Related Disorder

d) Cannabis-Related Disorders
 Cannabis Use Disorder
 Cannabis Intoxication
 Cannabis Withdrawal
 Other Cannabis-Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Cannabis-Related Disorder

e) Hallucinogen-Related Disorders
 Phencyclidine Use Disorder
 Other Hallucinogen Use Disorder
 Phencyclidine Intoxication
 Other Hallucinogen Intoxication
 Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder
 Other Phencyclidine-Induced Disorders
 Other Hallucinogen-Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Phencyclidine-Related Disorder
 Unspecified Hallucinogen-Related Disorder

f) Inhalant-Related Disorders
 Inhalant Use Disorder
 Inhalant Intoxication
 Other Inhalant-Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Inhalant-Related Disorder

g) Opioid-Related Disorders
 Opioid Use Disorder
 Opioid Intoxication
 Opioid Withdrawal
 Other Opioid-Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Opioid-Related Disorder

h) Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-Related Disorders
 Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Use Disorder
 Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Intoxication
 Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Withdrawal
 Other Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Sedative-, Hypnotic-, or Anxiolytic-Related Disorder

i) Stimulant-Related Disorders
 Stimulant Use Disorder
 Stimulant Intoxication
 Stimulant Withdrawal
 Other Stimulant-Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Stimulant-Related Disorder

j) Tobacco-Related Disorders
 Tobacco Use Disorder
 Tobacco Withdrawal
 Other Tobacco-Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Tobacco-Related Disorder

k) Other (or Unknown) Substance–Related Disorders
 Other (or Unknown) Substance Use Disorder
 Other (or Unknown) Substance Intoxication
 Other (or Unknown) Substance Withdrawal
 Other (or Unknown) Substance–Induced Disorders
 Unspecified Other (or Unknown) Substance–Related Disorder

l) Non-Substance-Related Disorders
Gambling Disorder

Substance-related and addictive disorders
  • Substance abuse and substance dependence from DSM-IV-TR have been combined into single substance use disorders specific to each substance of abuse within a new "addictions and related disorders" category.[23] "Recurrent legal problems" was deleted and "craving or a strong desire or urge to use a substance" was added to the criteria.[2]The threshold of the number of criteria that must be met was changed.[2] Severity from mild to severe is based on the number of criteria endorsed.[2] Criteria for cannabis and caffeine withdrawal were added.[2] New specifiers were added for early and sustained remission along with new specifiers for "in a controlled environment" and "on maintenance therapy".[2]

                                                                       Source -  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5

17) Neurocognitive Disorders

Delirium
Other Specified Delirium
Unspecified Delirium

a) Major and Mild Neurocognitive Disorders
Major Neurocognitive Disorder
Mild Neurocognitive Disorder
Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Alzheimer’s Disease
Major or Mild Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder With Lewy Bodies
Major or Mild Vascular Neurocognitive Disorder
Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Traumatic Brain Injury
Substance/Medication-Induced Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder
Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to HIV Infection
Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Prion Disease
Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Parkinson’s Disease
Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Huntington’s Disease
Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Multiple Etiologies
Unspecified Neurocognitive Disorder

Neurocognitive disorders

                                                                     Source -  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5

18) Personality Disorders

General Personality Disorder

a) Cluster A Personality Disorders
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Schizoid Personality Disorder
Schizotypal Personality Disorder

b) Cluster B Personality Disorders
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder

c) Cluster C Personality Disorders
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

d) Other Personality Disorders
Personality Change Due to Another Medical Condition
Other Specified Personality Disorder
Unspecified Personality Disorder

Personality disorders
  • Personality disorder previously belonged to a different axis than almost all other disorders, but is now in one axis with all mental and other medical diagnoses.[26] However, the same ten types of personality disorder are retained.[26]

                                                                     Source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5

19) Paraphilic Disorders

Voyeuristic Disorder
Exhibitionistic Disorder
Frotteuristic Disorder
Sexual Masochism Disorder
Sexual Sadism Disorder
Pedophilic Disorder
Fetishistic Disorder
Transvestic Disorder
Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder
Unspecified Paraphilic Disorder


20) Other Mental Disorders

Other Specified Mental Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Unspecified Mental Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Other Specified Mental Disorder
Unspecified Mental Disorder


Diagnostic Criteria Coding






Important notes on the new DSM5:

To increase the utility to the clinician, the new version replaces the NOS (not otherwise specified) categories with two options: 

1) other specified disorder  - allows the clinician to specify the reason that the criteria for a specific disorder are not met

2) unspecified disorder - allows the clinician the option to forgo specification.

DSM-5 has discarded the multiaxial system of diagnosis (formerly Axis I, Axis II, Axis III), listing all disorders in Section II. It has replaced Axis IV with significant psychosocial and contextual features and dropped Axis V (Global Assessment of Functioning, known as GAF). The World Health Organization's (WHO) Disability Assessment Schedule is added to Section III (Emerging measures and models) under Assessment Measures, as a suggested, but not required, method to assess functioning.[3]

Source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

An Account of Being a Pioneer Psychometrician through the Grandfather Clause of RA 10029

Below is an account of Sir Victorius Q. Bibera, one of the pioneer Licensed Psychometricians in the Philippines. He is one of those who availed of the grandfather clause of Republic Act 10029, Philippine Psychology Act of 2009 that of being registered as Psychometrician without examination. The law provides exemption of taking the licensure exam provided that requirements for exemption are satisfied. Congratulations to all Registered Psychometricians Without Examination! Congrats sir Victorius Bibera! Thank you for sharing your experience here in our blog.

Photo credit -VICTORIUS QUIAMCO  BIBERA


It is an honor to be a part of the Pioneering Batch of Psychometricians Registered Without Examination, Under R.A. (Republic Act) 10029. When I learned about the approval of the law to regulate the Psychologist and Psychometrician profession, I was one of the hopefuls who are seeking to be exempted from the licensure examination.

Photo credit -VICTORIUS QUIAMCO  BIBERA
Last February 7, 2013, I attended the Briefing on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 10029 at the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and learned interesting insights and information about the approved law of exempting psychology and psychometrics practitioners who had been practicing the profession for considerable number of years. Having read the qualifications, I gained confidence that I can be a part of Pioneering Batch of Registered Psychometricians. Firstly, I have earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and obtained experience as a Psychometrician for three and a half years prior to June 2, 2010 (before the law was enacted).

Photo credit -VICTORIUS QUIAMCO  BIBERA
One day after the seminar, I did my online pre-screening application at the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) website. Moreover, I started to prepare and gather the necessary requirements like Transcript of Records, NBI clearance, three (3) certificates of good moral character from my graduate school professor, community and employer, certificate of employment with job description (psychometric work) and ID pictures. I proceeded to PRC to submit my requirements last March 27, 2013 and was advised by the attending personnel to follow-up on the status of my licensure application after 2 months. Then came May 18, 2013, I randomly checked PRC website for updates and was delighted to see my name on Resolution No. 2 Pioneering Batch of Psychometricians. On May 28, 2013, I went to PRC to pay for the initial registration and annual fees.

Photo credit -VICTORIUS QUIAMCO  BIBERA
I was informed by my co-worker on the first week of July 2013 that there will be a scheduled oath taking for Pioneering Batch of Psychologists and Psychometricians on July 19, 2013 at Sofitel Manila. I signified my intention to join the oath taking through paying the ticket at the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) office. Then came July 19, 2013, I attended the event alone with the hope of meeting old friends and colleagues. It was indeed a satisfying feeling to witness and experience the first oath taking of my fellow Psychometricians and well-esteemed Psychologists. I was glad to see one of my graduate school classmates, my former mentor in Philippine Psychological Corporation and my graduate school professor in De La Salle University.
Photo credit -VICTORIUS QUIAMCO  BIBERA


During that time, I was working as a High School Guidance Counselor and I have not yet reaped the fruits of my labor (my license). On a positive note, I am sure that it will help me to become more competent in my field of discipline as I plan to venture into psychological testing soon. Last April 2014, I applied as a Psychometrician in the same school I am working upon learning that one of the Psychometricians will be on leave for a year. Fortunately, I was taken in as a Psychometrician assigned to Grade 7 to Grade 12 students. I am still hopeful and positive to finish my graduate thesis the soonest time possible.




Related posts:
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/07/first-roster-of-filipino.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/p/roster-of.html




Saturday, July 12, 2014

First Roster of Filipino Pyschometricians by Registration Without Examination

Below is the Resolution No. 02, series of 2013 of the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology that was issued on 17th of May 2013.   From the list,  a total of 54 composed the first ever roster of licensed Filipino Psychometrician registered without examination, they who have availed the so called grandfather clause of the law. Less than 10  (7 were identified male names and another 2 names sound like a male name) are males and the majority are females.

Note that after and beyond  May 21, 2015,  the grandfather clause will not take effect anymore. So inform your friends and other Psychology graduates to avail of this provision  for as long as they can prove they qualify (work experience/professional practice).




Source - http://prc.gov.ph/uploaded/documents/BoardResolution02-Psychometrician-2013.pdf


Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology

Resolution No. 02
Series of 2013 

For considerations by the Board are the following applications for registration without examination as Psychometricians pursuant to Sec. 17, Article V of R.A. No. 10029*, known as the "Philippine Psychology Act of 2009", and Sec. 17, Rule V** of Board Res. No. 03 Series of 2012, knows as the "Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10029":

1. ABELLA, BERNADETTE VELASCO
2. ABULON, EDNA LUZ RAYMUNDO
3. AGAWIN, BEBSKY MARY BEBILLO
4. AGNES, MARIA CLAUDETTE ALVAREZ
5. ALVEZ, ANN CLARA PIMENTEL
6. ANIT, MEI-LIN ACUÑA
7. ARELLANO, RACHEL COLORADO
8. AUZA, ELAINE JOY SUGUE
9. BACULAO, REMEDIOS AMAHAN
10. BALLEBER, ALMA GRACE CUARTERON
11. BALLESTEROS, NIDA SORIANO
12. BIBERA, VICTORIUS QUIAMCO
13. BUERA, AEVICEL DE JESUS
14. CANLAS, AMIR NEPOMUCENO
15. CANLAS, RODEL PAYUMO
16. DACANAY, MARILYN GARCIA
17. DE VILLA, MARIA CRISTINA AGUILAR
18. DIAZ, RUBY JANE LABITAG
19. DIMAR, ERIC LAGMAN
20. FLORES, RAMBELLE CABALE
21. FRONDA, GEMMA ARCA
22. GALICA, ETHEL SAYO
23. GOBOLEO, THEA MARIE SULE
24. GONZALES, MA. AURORA EMETERIA PERONA
25. HAPIN, ANN MARIBEL MEDINA
26. HOCSON, SHIELA MARIE GUEVARRA
27. IMPERIAL. ROSSHIELA SHEERA SAULON
28. INSTRELLA, FREDERICK ESQUILONA
29. JEREZ, IRENE ASIS
30. JULOM, ANGELINA MORALES
31. KYAMKO, REYNALD PANER
32. LAPA, JACYLYN DAVIS
33. LAUIGAN, MICHELLE CHAN
34. LAYDIA, MARIA LOURDES RAMOS
35. MABBORANG, MA. ALELI MENTE
36. MANALANG, HONEYLET  LASISTE
37. MARTINEZ, REAGAN  JOY CABALES
38.   MELAD-BATACAN, MARIE ANNE BIRUNG
39.   NIÑALGA, CHARMAGNE PAYOYO
40.   ORALLO, MARY JOY GORDON
41.   PATROMO, FLEXLER CATABAY
42.   QUE, ALDWIN VERDEJO
43.   RAMOS, MARITES LASTIMOSA
44.   RIVERA, ROSELIE MANABAT
45.   RODRIGUEZ, ELIZABETH PEREZ
46.   SABAS, HERC BIARES
47.   SANTE, LINDSEY RIVERA
48.   SERRANO, EDNALYN GALOPE
49.   TAN, KAREN MAE MENDOZA
50.   TIU, RAMIL LANUEVO
51.   VILLASOR, MARI TERESA GUSTILO
52.   VALERIO, MARIA ANA MENDOZA
53.   VENTURA-ADORIO, MARIE ANGELINE MELAD
54.   VILLAFLOR, GINA LABNAO

Upon evaluation of the documents they submitted in support of their respective applications, the Board found that the above-named applicants have met all the qualifications set forth in the aforementioned Act and Rules.

Wherefore, the Board RESOLVES, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to allow their registration as Psychometrician.  After approval hereof  by the Commission, and upon payment  of the prescribed fees therefor, let their respective Certificates of Registration and Professional Identification Cards be issued thereto after their respective oaths of professionals. 

Done in the City of Manila, this 17th day of May 2013.


Sgd. Mirriam P. Cue
Acting Chairperson 

Sgd. Imelda Virginia G. Villar
Member

Attested by:
Carlos G. Almelor (Unsigned) 
Secretary, Professional Regulatory Boards

Approved
Sgd. Teresita R. Manzala
Chairperson

Sgd. Jennifer Jardin-Manalili
Commissioner  

Alfredo Y. Po (Unsigned)
Commissioner


*Section 17. Registration Without Examination for Psychometricians. - A person who possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration as a psychometrician may be registered without examination:Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within three (3) years after its creation an application for registration and issuance of a certificate of registration and professional identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant before the effectivity of this Act had obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology and had accumulated a minimum of two (2) years full time work experience in the practice of psychometrics.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 10029 - "Philippine Psychology Act of 2009"

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 17. Registration Without Examination for Psychometricians. - A person who possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration as a psychometrician may be registered without examination; Provided, that the applicant files with the Board within three (3) years, that is, until May 21, 2015, an application for registration and issuance of a certificate of registration and professional identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant before June 2, 2010, had obtained a bachelor's degree from a CHED-accredited institution or an internationally-recognized institution, and has accumulated a minimum of two (2) years full time work experience in the practice of psychometrics.

The documentary requirements specified for applicants to the licensure examination for psychometricians under Sec. 13, Rule V shall apply. In addition, applicants shall submit their employment certificate or certificate of work experience, specifying  the position title of  psychometrician and the corresponding job description during the period such employment, duly signed under oath by the immediate superior.

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF RA 10029 KNOWN AS THE "PSYCHOLOGY ACT OF 2009"




Thursday, July 10, 2014

EAST WEST HOLDS REVIEW SEMINAR ON PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOMETRICIAN LICENSURE EXAM



This four (4) hour seminar update focuses on the Competency Based/Outcomes Based discussion of the newly implemented Psychology and Psychometrician Board examinations.  This seminar shall systematically guide students to enhance efficiency and effectivity in understanding the methods and tools in psychology.

This seminar shall likewise update all students and faculty members on the latest trends and issues in the field of psychology.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To equip oneself with the skills and competencies needed by psychometricians/psychologists.
2. To be aware of the Global Trends and issues in industrial psychology.
3. To gain insights in preparation for the Board Examinations.
4. To provide insight on the very first competency based disaster management program related to
     the profession of psychology and psychometrician.


SEMINAR TOPICS

A)   Honing Your Skills in Psychological Report Preparation 

B)   The Practice of Forensic Psychology / Performance Psychology or Global Trends and Issues in
       Industrial Psychology

C)   Overview of Outcomes/Competency Based Board Examination and How to Prepare for it
                   
D)    Survive to Serve Psychology Crisis & Disaster Management Training Program


VENUE AND FEE

The four (4) hour seminar is going to be conducted at East West Educational Specialist (along C.M Recto, Manila across San Sebastian-Recoletos) on August 9, 2014. 

Seminar fee is Php 250.00 only.

For more information and reservation contact:


Tel - 735-5206
Mobile - 0917-554-4439
Email - eastwestrev@gmail.com


SPEAKERS



  Dr. Arnulfo V. Lopez, Ph.D, C.HT, RP
 Ø  Doctor of Philosophy Major in Clinical Psychology – University of Sto. Tomas
 Ø  Certified Hypnotheraphy – California, USA
 Ø  BAR Lecturer – Methods and Techniques
 Ø  Professor – University of Sto. Tomas, University of the Philippines, La Consolacion College
 Ø  Authors of different psychology books




                
                   John Manuel R. Kliatchko, Ph.D, RP
 Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology – UP, Manila
 Ø  Summa Cum Laude – Master of Arts Major in Psychology – UST
 Ø  Magna Cum Laude – Bachelor of Arts Major in Behavioral Science - UST

           

           






 
Rey Nuelito Q. Canlas, Ph.D., RP
 Ø  Doctor of Philosophy, Major in Counseling Psychology – De La Salle University
 Ø  Master of Arts, major in Industrial – Organizational Psychology – Ateneo De Manila
 Ø  Bachelor of  Arts (Classical), Major in Philosophy – San Carlos Seminary, Makati
 Ø  Sports Psychology Consultant – Philippine Olympic Committee






         Dennis Franco M. Layug
Ø  Chairman/President -  East West Educational Specialists Inc;
     East West Psychology Review Academy;
     East West Professional Review Center;
     East West Review for Allied Medical Profession
Ø  Chairman/President – Liveasy Corporation
Ø  Managing Director  - Kaplan Philippines



          Eugene P. Hontiveros, Ph.D, RP
Ø  Magna Cum Laude – University of Sto. Tomas
       Doctor of Philosophy Major in Psychology
Ø  Master of Arts in Behavioral Science Major in Psychology - La Consolacion University
Ø  Professor – Angeles University Foundation Graduate School



       Dr. Roxel Alegre Apruebo, Ph.D, R.L.G.C., C.CI.P         
Ø  Summa Cum Laude – University of Sto. Tomas
  Doctor of Philosophy Major in Clinical Psychology
Ø  Magna Cum Laude – University of Santo Tomas
  Master of Arts in Psychology
Ø  Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Far Eastern University
Ø  Authors of the different psychology books