Last Call for Psychometricians' Registration Without Examination

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This is to alarm those experienced Filipino Pyschometricians (graduate of AB/BS Psychology) both local and abroad who want to be registered and licensed by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) without examination by availing the grandfather clause of the law RA 10029 to the Psychology Act of 2009. You only have until next year or  21 May 2015, barely 8 months to go from this date, otherwise after period lapse, you will have to take the exam to be licensed.  Below is the process for online application.

Online Application for Registration Without Examination

This facility is for the exclusive use of applicants for registration without examination and is available up to:

• May 21, 2015 - for  Psychometricians and Psychologists 

Please read carefully the entire instructions and information provided below so you will be guided properly on the procedures, requirements and timetables for registration without examination.

1. Before submitting an application for registration without examination, the applicant must:
1. Decide what the application for registration without examination is for (whether for Psychologist or Psychometrician or both, or for Respiratory Therapist). Separate forms and payment will be required for each application.
2. Determine whether applicant satisfies the qualification standards for  Psychometrician and Psychologist.
3. Determine if applicant can satisfy all the documentary requirements within 15 days from the time of online application. The documentary requirements for Psychometrician and Psychologist are provided hereunder:

For Psychometrician 

1. Original and Photocopy of Certificate of Live Birth in NSO security paper for Filipino citizens. In case of a foreign citizen, a copy of the law of the state or country which permits Filipino Psychometricians to practice on the same basis as its subject or citizens, duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate therein.
2. Original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate in NSO security paper (for married female only)
3. Original and photocopy of Transcript of Records for Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (AB/BS) with scanned picture. Special Order Number must be indicated. Where school is exempted from the issuance of an SO, a certificate of authentication and validation (CAV) must be secured from CHED.
4. Original certificate of full-time work experience as a Psychometrician or full time work engagement in the practice of psychometrics for a minimum of 2 years, either from immediate superior (if employed) or from institutional clients, professional partners/colleagues (if on private practice), specifying the nature of work, duly sworn in and notarized under oath. Official job description must be attached.
5. Original and photocopy of valid NBI Clearance; plus Clearance from the Ombudsman for those in government service.
6. Three (3) original Certificates of Good Moral Character, from any of the following: school/former professor, employer, church, and/or Barangay Captain duly signed by issuing authority and notarized under oath
7. Two (2) colored passport-size pictures with white background and complete name tag
8. Photocopy of Community Tax Certificate

• NOTE: For applicants working abroad, the required documents must be certified by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office near the place of work. 

For Psychologist

1. Original and Photocopy of Certificate of Live Birth in NSO Security Paper for Filipino citizens. In case of a foreign citizen, a copy of the law of the state or country which permits Filipino Psychologists to practice on the same basis as its subject or citizens, duly authenticated by the Philippine embassy or consulate therein.
2. Original and photocopy of Marriage Certificate in NSO security paper (for married female only)
3. Original and photocopy of Transcript of Records with scanned picture and with the Special Order Number indicated (for both undergraduate and graduate degrees). Where school is exempted from the issuance of an SO, a certificate of authentication and validation (CAV) must be secured from CHED.
4. For those who do not have a master's degree, a certified true copy of of at least 100 hours of updating seminars and workshops attended from June 2005 to June 2010 must be presented/submitted
5. Original Certificates of Practice/Work Experience(s):
   
   1. Certificate of Employment from immediate superior duly noted by either the HR Manager or Employer specifying the position title, nature of work and specific period of employment duly sworn in by the issuing authorities. Official Job Description signed by the HR Manager must be attached, and for government employees, the official service record specifying the position item must also be submitted.
   2. For those who are self-employed, applicant must submit the following:
      
      1. Certificate of private practice from colleagues, professional partners and/or institutional clients, specifying the nature of work/services rendered and the duration thereof, duly sworn in and notarized under oath
      2. Work contract(s), if any, and/or sworn in statement of the practitioner specifying the nature, scope and duration of project engagement or services rendered, and the regularity of service-delivery with the undertaking that documentary evidence will be produced when required by the Board
      3. Business permit and DTI registration
6. Three (3) Original Certificates of Good Moral Character from any of the following: school, employer, church, and/or Barangay Captain duly signed by issuing authority and notarized under oath
7. Original Certificate of Mental Health or Mental Fitness from a Psychiatrist or from a Registered/Certified Clinical Psychologist, duly signed and notarized under oath
8. Original and photocopy of valid NBI Clearance plus Ombudsman clearance for government employees
9. Two (2) colored passport-size picture with white background and complete name tag
10. Photocopy of Community Tax Certificate

• NOTE: For applicants working abroad, the required documents must be certified by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office near the place of work. 

1.  (Above text)
2. As soon as applicant has ascertained (1) which registration without examination to apply for (as Psychologist, Psychometrician or both); (2) that he/she satisfies the qualification requirements; and (3) can satisfy all the documentary requirements within the time stated, the applicant is ready to proceed to submit his/her application online.
3. After receiving an acknowledgement through applicant's email that the application for registration without examination has been submitted successfully together with an order form for payment, applicant must follow the steps hereunder:

1. On the assigned date, applicant must go to the Customer Service Center of the nearest PRC office and secure one (1) P15 metered documentary stamp. Affix the documentary stamp on the space provided in the application form, sign it and indicate the date when the application form was accomplished. Applicant can then proceed to the cashier's window for the payment of the application/processing fee (P900.00 for each application to be processed).
2. Submit a copy of the official receipt (OR) evidencing payment together with the duly accomplished application form and documents to:
   
   
   • For Psychologist and Psychometrician - Window 12, Application Division at the Ground Floor of PRC Main Building
   • PRC Regional Offices
   
   Submit all required documents in a clear book with the confirmation number and official notice of submission from the PRB on the first page, a table of contents on the second, the printed application form on the third page, and the rest of the documents in subsequent pages arranged according to the list provided.
   
   The application processor will conduct an initial screening of the application documents and should inform the applicant of any deficiency at this time. Applicant should receive a claim stub after initial screening is done.
3. After receipt by PRC of applicant's documents, he/she should wait for official notification from PRC through his/her email account. Applicant is also advised to check the PRC website regularly to check whether the application has been approved or call tel. no. 3101018 to inquire about the status of application.

(Source -  http://www.prc.gov.ph/online/applicationwithoutexam/)

For more information: 

Central Office/General Inquiries
P. Paredes St. cor. Morayta St.
Sampaloc, Manila
Tel. (632) 3100026
Telefax (632) 7354476

Application for Examination
(632) 7362252

Application for Registration & Licensing without Examination

(632) 7351533


Contact Info of PRC Officials - http://www.prc.gov.ph/about/?id=7

General Instruction to Examinees found in your NOA

Back of the NOA.

Check and do not ignore the back part of your Notice of Admission (NOA). Below are important instructions that should be observed at all times during the examination. A similar instruction will be reiterated once the program of licensure exam for Psychometrician will be out containing the schedule/date/time and particular subjects that will be taken up on 28-29 October 2014.

General Instruction to Examinees 

1. Bring this Notice of Admission (NOA) every examination day.


2. Attend to your personal needs before the start of examination in every subject. No examinee will be allowed  to go out of the examination room while the examination is in progress.

3. Stop answering the test questions at the end of the time allotted for the subject. Arrange your test papers as follows:
            a) Notice of Admission
            b) Answer Sheet
            c) Test Questionnaire

4. Do not leave the room until:
            a)  your test papers are received by the Room Watcher,
            b) you have signed, indicated the time and set (A or B) on the Examinees Record of Attendance 
            c) the lower portion of your Notice of Admission (Certification on the Receipt of Test Papers) is
                signed by the Room Watcher and returned to you.

Front and bottom part of the NOA.

Prohibited Acts

1. Accepting or receiving anything, including food from any person while the examination is in progress.

2. Giving money, food, or any favor and other consideration to the Room Watchers and other examination personnel.

3.  Loitering, talking, or discussing your answers inside the room or along the corridor while the exam is in progress.

4. Taking out of the examination room any questions used in the examination, copying, and or divulging or making known the nature or content of any examination question or answer to any individual or entity. When you are through with the examination, return unused answer sheets or any other test materials furnished you by the Room Watcher.

5. Copying or referring to any solution, answer or work of another examinee or allowing anyone to copy or refer to your work, helping or asking help from any person or communicating with anyone by means of words, signs, gestures, codes and other similar acts which may enable you to change, impart or acquire relevant information.

6.  Bringing inside the examination rooms the following: books, notes, review materials and other printed materials containing principles or excerpts thereof, coded data/information/formula which are relevant to or connected with the examination subject, programmable calculators, cellular phones, beepers, portable computers or other similar gadgets/devices. The act shall be considered cheating and/or act of dishonesty and shall be a ground for the cancellation of your examination papers and suspension or debarment from future licensure examinations. (PRC Resolution No. 463 dated November 27, 1995).

Maintain discipline at all times. Any misconduct or irregularity on your part or any violation of the examination rules and regulations and instructions 

will be sufficient cause for the cancellation of your examination papers and your debarment from 

taking any future licensure examination.

What to bring:

• NOA (Notice of Admission)
• PRC Official Receipt
• Pencils No. 1 or 2 
• Ballpens (Black ink only)
• 1 pc Window Mailing Envelope with Metered postage stamp
• 1 pc Long Brown Envelope
• 1 pc Long Transparent (Non-colored) Plastic Envelope    

Reference Textbooks for the Psychometrician Licensure Exam

We continue to received question about our references or textbook. So we are posting here our references. Check related posts below should you want to know more about some of  the details of textbooks/references here.

Well - wikipedia remains the number one reference and resource aside from these textbooks and the whole- wide-web. And aside from text - you can check you tube for video lectures on these topics.

Some of these books - even the hardbound were purchased on sale from different bookstores, BOOKSALE, and secondhand shops of Recto. 

References

(We got the AP Psych books since we do not know yet the exam and to

refresh ourselves with Psychology principles and  two version of dictionaries.)

Psychological Testing

(More books on Psychological Testing since we consider the subject more formidable and per TOS it

will have 150 more items compared the other tests.) 

 Theories of Personality

(Only few titles since there's an abundance of  materials and resources on the internet.)

Industrial  Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

(We read Psychiatry and Psychiatric nursing for the psychological cases.)

Related posts:

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/08/psychology-textbooks-for.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/08/psychological-testing-textbooks.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/07/reference-textbook-for-abnormal.html
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/08/abnormal-psychology-textbook-by-jane-q.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/07/theories-of-personality-reference.html
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/08/textbook-on-personality-by-limpingco.html

Printed References for Published Psychological Tests

From the FAQ/Finding Information About Psychological Tests of American Psychological Association website - http://www.apa.org/science/programs/testing/find-tests.aspx?item=2

The four most popular, useful and easy to locate printed references for published tests are TIP, MMY, Tests and Test Critiques. The following is a brief summary of these references.

• Tests in Print (TIP) Publisher: The Buros Institute for Mental Measurements, Lincoln, NE. Most current volume: 7th ed. (2006).

What information is here? TIP is a bibliographic encyclopedia of information on every published (and commercially available) test in psychology and achievement. Each entry consists of the test title, intended population, publication date, acronym (if applicable), author, publisher, foreign adaptations and references. There are no critical reviews or psychometric information on the tests; detailed information on individual tests is available in other reference books such as MMY or Test Critiques. TIP was created to serve as a master index to the whole Buros Institute reference series on tests, including the 15 MMYs and the monograph series.

What tests are included? The only criterion for inclusion is that the test be in print and available for purchase or use. So TIP covers a wide range of tests across psychology, education and achievement.

How do I use it? Tests are listed alphabetically, within subjects. However, if you know a test title, you can flip to an alphabetical index to find it. There are five indexes: test title, classified subject, publisher, name (of authors, reviewers) and a publishers' directory. These five indexes are handy for locating tests by means other than the title or for accessing whole groups of tests for making comparisons (e.g., all tests tapping vocational interests). After you have located a test that interests you, turn to the MMY for more detailed information on that test, or use the directory of publishers to contact the test publisher for more information.

• Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY) Publisher: The Buros Institute for Mental Measurements, Lincoln, NE. Most current edition: 17th ed. (2007).

What information is here? In the MMY, tests are listed alphabetically by title. Each entry provides descriptive information, such as the test name, intended population, publication dates, forms and prices, test author and publisher. It also contains additional information on the extent to which reliability, validity, norming data, scoring and reporting services, and foreign language versions are available. Most entries also include one or more reviews of the test and testing materials (e.g., manuals) by qualified psychologists.

What tests are included? The criteria for inclusion in the MMY are that the test be new or revised since the previous yearbook and that the publisher provide documentation supporting the technical qualities of the test.

How do I use it? The introduction contains step-by-step directions for using the text to locate testing information. If you know the test title, you can look it up directly through the alphabetical listings. The seven indexes arrange tests by title, print status (in or out), acronym, classified subject, publisher, name (author, reviewer) and score. These can be used to access tests about which you have limited information or to access groups of tests that fit into the same category (e.g., yield the same score or are all measuring stress).

• Tests Publisher: Pro-Ed, Inc., Austin, TX. Most current edition: 6th ed. (2008).

What information is here? Tests, like TIP, is a bibliographic encyclopedia containing information on thousands of testing instruments in psychology, education, and business. It provides concise descriptions of tests, with each entry including the test title and author, the intended population, the tests purpose, the major features, the administration time, the scoring method, the cost and availability, and the primary publisher. Also, a scanning line uses coded visual keys to indicate whether the test is self- or examiner-administered.

Tests does not contain evaluative critiques or data on reliability, validity, or norms; this information can be found for selected instruments in Test Critiques.

What tests are included? Tests was created to provide quick and easy access to all tests available in the English language. Several thousand tests are included from the areas of psychology, education, and business.

How do I use it? The book is divided into three main sections: 'Psychology,' 'Education' and 'Business,' with each of these divided into subsections. Tests are arranged alphabetically within each subsection.

Tests has seven indexes, including the test title index, author index, foreign language availability index, and a publisher/distributor index. Three indexes identify tests suitable for special populations: the hearing impaired, visually impaired, and physically impaired. Finally, there is a listing of out-of-print tests, which shows tests that publishers indicate have recently gone out-of-print. Use these indexes to locate information on a particular test or to access whole groups of tests in your area of interest. A publishers directory, also located in Tests, gives names, addresses and phone numbers of publishers to contact for more information or purchasing inquiries.

• Test Critiques Publisher: Pro-Ed, Inc., Austin, TX. Most current edition: updated annually.

What information is here? This text is designed to be a companion to Tests and contains supplemental information designated as 'not appropriate for inclusion in that directory. This includes psychometric information such as reliability, validity and norm development. The tri-part entry for each test includes an Introduction, Practical Applications/Uses and Technical Aspects, followed by a critique. The Introduction describes the test in detail, including information on the authors and publisher and the purpose of the test. Practical Applications/Uses gives information aimed toward the test user, including intended population, administration, scoring, and interpretation procedures. Technical Aspects includes citations from reliability and validity studies and opinions from experts regarding the technical adequacy of the test. The text is written for both professionals and students, with technical terms explained, and includes helpful information not usually found in other reference books. This makes it a user-friendly resource for students, teachers or persons unfamiliar with test terminology.

What tests are included? Tests are chosen for inclusion based on research on the most frequently used psychological, educational, and business-related tests. Selections are also made based on surveys of professional organizations regarding the tests they would most like to see critiqued. This text is updated annually.

How do I use it? Each volume contains a table of contents that lists all reviewed tests alphabetically, along with the name of the reviewer. Each volume also contains cumulative indexes organized by test title, test publisher, test author and reviewer, and subject. This makes it easy to locate information on a test reviewed in any of the volumes, all in one location. Once you have located and read the review for any test, contact the publisher for more information regarding the purchase of the test. Also, because Test Critiques is a companion to Tests, you can look to the Tests directory for more information regarding any test described in Test Critiques.

Madalas na Tanong - FAQ: 2014 Psychometrician Licensure Exam

Madalas na Tanong (FAQ)

at mga ugnay na kawing/linked na SAGOT

1) What is BLEPP? 

Board Licensure Examination for Psychologists and Psychometricians is the official name of the board or licensure exam for Filipino Psychologists and Psychometricians that will be administered by the Professional Regulation Commission by virtue of RA 10029 or the Philippine Psychology Act of 2009.

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

2) What is  Professional Regulation Commission? 

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is responsible for the administration, implementation and enforcement of regulatory policies on the regulation and licensing of various professions and occupations under its jurisdiction. It is the instrument of the Filipino people in securing for the nation a reliable, trustworthy, and progressive system of developing professionals whose personal integrity and spiritual values are solid and respected, whose competencies are globally competitive, and whose commitment to serve the Filipino nation and the whole community is strong and steadfast.

http://www.prc.gov.ph/

3) Why do we need to take the board exam? 

In line with the implementation of RA 10029 or Philippine Psychology Act of 2009, Psychometrician and Psychology is now a regulated profession in the country. Psychology undergraduates/graduates  who passed the board exam will be given licensed to practice their profession as Psychometrician or Psychologist. A license is leverage for new graduates in their job application or an eligibility for promotion or career advancement for those who are not qualified for the grandfather clause of the law.   

4)  What is grandfather clause?

The grandfather clause allows individuals to be registered as Psychometrician without taking the board exam for as long as they satisfy the requirements of Sec 17 of RA 10029.

http://www.prc.gov.ph/uploaded/documents/BoardofPsychology-RA.pdf

5) Who should take the board exam?

The following are the qualifications for those who will be allowed to apply for the board exam:

(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 (note: course/graduates of AB, BS, MA, MS in Psychology/other title for as long as you have taken the 4 subjects or its equivalent to be taken up in the licensure exam) 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. 

http://www.prc.gov.ph/uploaded/documents/BoardofPsychology-RA.pdf

6) When is the deadline of application and the examination date of the first ever board exam?

Deadline of application is 8 October 2014

Examination date will be 28-19 of October 2014

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/p/schedule-of-licensure-exam.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/09/psychometrician-and-psychologist.html

7) What will be the coverage of the board exam?

As mandated in RA 10029 the board exam for Psychometrician will cover Industrial Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Abnormal Psychology and Theories of Personality. The Tables of Specifications provide particular general description of topics that will be covered by the board exam including the number of items and its corresponding percentages. 

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/05/just-released-table-of-specifications.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/05/tables-of-specifications-for.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/p/chedcourse-specification.html  (CHED Course Specifications for Psychology Program - provides the course description and  the coverage or course topics.)

7.1 What are the required/prescribed  textbooks? 

Wala pong prescribed na textbook/s for the licensure board exam  (like in any board exams) since each school uses different textbooks. Up until now wala pa rin pong Industrial Psychology textbook na authored ng isang Filipino Psychologist widely available sa mga bookstores and used as textbook in the Philippines - correct us if we are wrong.

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/08/psychology-textbooks-for.html

7.2 What is outcome-based assessment?

Dr. Imelda Virgina G. Villar, Board Member of the Board of Psychology of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in her presentation at the Orientation for the Psychology Licensure Exam held on 18 June 2014, she informed a full packed PSSC Auditorium that Psychology will be the first profession to offer Outcome-based Board Exam in the Philippines. Aside from the Board Licensure Examination for Psychologists and Psychometricians (BLEPP) being implemented this coming October for the first time is another milestone in the history of Psychology in the Philippines.

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/06/psychology-first-profession-to-offer.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/06/outcomes-assessment-faq-examples-and.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/06/comparison-bloom-and-tos-required.html
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/08/taking-multiple-choice-exams-strategy.html

(AStrategy for answering multiple choice)

7.3 Do you have reviewer

Meron po. This blog and our FB fan page serves as our online reviewer.

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/psychometricianreviewer

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/06/psychometrician-licensure-exam-online.html

(pre-TOS online quiz)

8)  How to apply?

First step is to visit PRC's website and go to PRC Online Application System, fill out your information. Then proceed to PRC Application Division and file all the necessary requirements. 

http://prc.gov.ph/online/application/

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/04/checklist-of-requirements-for.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/04/just-submitted-my-online-application.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/02/step-by-step-tutorial-for-prc-online.html

8.1  When is the deadline?

Do not wait until the deadline, the earlier you file with 39 days remaining as of 30 August 2014, the better. You may never know what other documents will be requested from you by the screening committee. The deadline is 8 October 2014.

8.2 What is Certificate of Equivalency?

From the Chairperson of the PRC Board of Psychology, Dr. Cue; "Some subjects do not need any certificate of equivalency anymore, like Psychological Testing for Psychological Assessment; Psychopathology for Abnormal Psychology, etc. But for subjects not in the list, you have to seek equivalency from CHED. The Certificate of  Equivalency is asked only if and when: 

a) you finished your degree abroad 

b) when finished a degree in Psychology by some other name and 

c) when you took a professional subject in the board by some other name that is not obviously equivalent to the board subject under consideration." 

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/08/dr-cues-statement-regarding-equivalency.html

8.3 What is CAV?

In the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 10029 or the Psychology Act of 2009,  applicants whose TOR does not have an SO this rule applies found in: Sec. 13-A Documentary Requirements to the Licensure Examination of Psychometricians, 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 S.O. a Certificate of Authentication and Validation (CAV) from CHED.

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/08/certificate-of-authentication-and.html

http://sparkreviewcenter.com/2014/08/27/requirements-and-application-procedure-for-cav/

8.4 How much to pay?

Application fee at PRC is PhP 900.00 other incidental fees include - notary fee, documentary stamps, passport size photos, and fees for the application of CAV or Certificate of Equivalency for others which PRC will require.

8.5 Do you have samples of Certificate of Good Moral Character?

Yes. Check these links:

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/07/sample-of-certificates-of-good-moral.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/07/frequently-asked-question-good-moral.html  

9. Do you have some information or baseline data about this board exam?

Yes we conducted a survey and we were able to established some basic information about this board exam like, more women are taking the board exam and their age ranges from 21-26, belonging to the fresh graduates and recently employed (up to 3 years). Most of those who will be taking the exam are doing self-review and among review centers identified by respondents, SPARK Psychology Review Center got the most numbers. 

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/08/facts-and-figures-of-2014-philippine.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/08/survey-respondents-job-categories-and.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/08/125-schools-represented-in-the-survey.html

10. How can I get updated?

Link has been deactivated. Just continue checking our FB page and this blog for updates. 

Regularly visit this blog and our FB Fan Page and you might want to FREE SIGN-UP for updates and information - http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/06/sign-up-and-get-download-links-to-our.html 

11. Do you have a list of review centers?

Yes, we have posted a partial listings of review centers. Since we are doing self-review, we are not familiar with their review approach and style,  please contact and coordinate with them directly. 

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/p/pyschology-review-centers.html

http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/8083924/TR_Reviewer

Psychometrician in the Police and Military

A follow up to our post Psychological Assessment in Forensic Psychology, we are very glad that one of our respondents provided us reply to our queries and interest about job opportunities for Psychometrician in the Police and Military.

Entering in the police or military is one of the toughest and arduous qualifiers to get serve the country and engage in a profession. As mentioned below by our anonymous respondent professionals who enter the police and military are not spared of the 6 months basic training. After the training they are deployed as combatant - limbs and life at stake to test their capability and capacity to serve and secure the country and its citizens, sometimes 3 to 6 years before they can get promotion or specialize in the field they desire. So even for a licensed engineer, architects, doctors and other professions (even for future licensed psychometrician) they have to go through police and military rigors, discipline, and traditions. 

So for those considering to join the police and military this is a piece of good advice. I welcome you all to read what our friend in the police force has to say about his experience of becoming a police psychometrician.

Most of those who enter the police force are  just like any other policemen, there is no clear definition of what kind of work you do if you're a psych graduate, so much the same with other courses.

If you are assigned to traffic then you do the job of a traffic police. If you are assigned at the investigation division...like myself...then you do investigative work. It all boils down to what specialization you align yourself  to once you finish basic recruit training. 

It does not matter what course you finished in college,  a policeman is a policeman is a policeman,  we have 

architects and engineers who are members of SWAT teams and they are registered architects and engineers. 

Mostly psychology graduatess are assigned in the recruitment division. They are the ones who administer psychometric tests for people who want to join the PNP.  Others are assigned in the Health Service

Unit and they administer psychometric tests for personnel suspected of mental illness and they also administer tests to people who want to own firearms as per the new law on firearms. I know for a fact that it's much the same as with any other branch of the uniformed service. Only a few get to practice. The common misconception is that the uniformed service here in our country is the same as with other countries.

We don't have a behavioral science unit like the US or applied psychology in forensics investigation. Here you become a policeman because you want to be a policeman and you want to make positive changes for your community. You take what the organization gives you.

There is however what we call in the service lateral entry. Its a form of recruitment wherein specific skills and degrees are required, example lawyers, doctors, chaplains, accountants. They are recruited for their  specific skills and specialization. But still like I said they are the "LUCKY" ones. 

For psychologists and  psychometricians, before the law RA10029, if you have a masters degree or membership to the PAP, then you can apply for lateral entry (if accepted you get to practice what you finished in college, unfortunately, not what happened to me). But it's a long shot, I'm not discouraging you guys.  

But, I would like to point out that the world you live in is not the same as the world we live, it's a complex system which is sad to say rooted in the PADRINO system. My advice, because I love the PNP with all my 

heart: Do not aspire to be an officer just yet or be a psychometrician for the PNP beacuse you are a graduate of  psychology and a board certified psychometrican, join the PNP beacuase you want to make a positive change for the country and you want to be part of the solution. 

Anyway. I think the police force are not yet aware of the law, most of the officers who are psychologists and psychometricians are not board certified (through grandfather clause).  Maybe they'll change the rules in hiring psychologists and psychometricians after the 1st board exam. But as of  now there are no new guidelines for hiring psyche professionals.

The recruitment and hiring qualifications guide for PNP is covered in the law or RA 8551- AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REFORM AND REORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED SIXTY-NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE ENTITLED, "AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE UNDER A RE-ORGANIZED DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"

http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1998/ra_8551_1998.html

Also if you ask me what branch of the uniformed service values psychology professionals,  the answer is easy  it is the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. This agency needs pyschologists. Its the same with the PNP only the mandate of the bureau is to safeguard the public by helping rehabilitate inmates.

In the army I have a friend and classmate in college. He was a combatant first in a  scout ranger regiment,  much like me. Kaya lang siya for 6 years as combatant, me for 3 years lang. Combatant means assigned  in the frontline through battalion. Una sa digmaan ika nga, but now he is practicing since he finished his masters degree 2 years ago.

It is the same in the army pag may MA you can practice after you apply for promotion. But this is for graduates who are alreasdy in the service.

I will update you if there will be changes in the guidelines of hiring psyche grads kasi nga may board exam na.I was hoping that they'll change the rules for hiring kasi if you ask me, we need talaga psychologists and psychometicians dito sa PNP. Sana after the 1st board exam they'll change it because ang tagal nag antay ng mga kalahi ntin para maipasa ang batas na ito. Anyway thank you ulit and more power, you've been very helpful.

Thanks also and more power. Hopefully we'll pass the exam. Snappy salute to you!!

(If you would notice we are also now blogging topics about possible job opportunities so as to give more options to those who will pass the Licensure Exam.)