Continuing Professional Development for Clinical Psychologists
Author | : Laura Golding |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781405154734 |
ISBN-13 | : 140515473X |
Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This handbook provides a practical self-help guide to continuing professional development for clinical psychologists. Takes a 'hands-on' approach, addressing the many practical issues in identifying, evaluating and meeting continuing professional development needs. Outlines the importance of life-long learning for clinical psychologists. Explores the continuing professional development needs of clinical psychologists at different stages of their careers. Includes a chapter on the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework and its implications for applied psychologists. Gives examples of good practice; considers likely future developments in the field.