The EPASSA Advocacy subcommittee welcomes the Professional Board for Psychology’s letter dated 4 November 2021 that was sent to practitioners. Following constructive and fruitful discussions held between EPASSA and the Board, the Board undertook to clarify the policy framework regulating the professional acts of persons registered under the ambit of...
Incorrect Statements Regarding “Scope of Practice”
EPASSA would like to distance itself from several incorrect statements being made regarding the “scope of practice” for educational psychologists. One of these incorrect statements is that a 2019 revision of Form 224 constitutes a scope of practice for our profession. EPASSA rejects this assertion. In 2002, many educational psychologists...
EPASSA Membership Meeting 30 August
EPASSA Members are invited to an online membership support meeting on Monday 30 August, 19:00 - 20:30. Register Now
EPASSA Membership Meeting
EPASSA Members are invited to an online membership support meeting on Monday 26 July, 19:00 - 20:30. Register Now
EPASSA Committee – Call for Nominations
EPASSA continues to expand our reach in the areas of advocacy, community service, education and training, and the newly established assessment subcommittee. Three positions have become available on the executive committee including secretary and chair of conference committee. We invite our members to please nominate potential committee members by 30...
EPASSA Membership Support Meeting 10 May 2021
EPASSA will be hosting another membership support meeting on 10 May 2021, 15:30 - 17:00. Current, paid up members are encouraged to join as we discuss issues pertinent to educational psychology. Registration available through https://forms.gle/NMEu5THQznfaiihc9.
GEMS Medical Aid Coverage in 2021
Dear Colleagues GEMS have informed EPASSA's legal team that they have made provision for educational psychologists in their revised rules for 2021. EPASSA does not know to what extent the medical aid coverage will be for. EPASSA wants to express their sincere gratitude to Dr Martin Strous and the EPASSA advocacy...
Psychology Board Exam Training with JPCCC and EPASSA
This three-day workshop will cover the acts and legislation related to practicing as a psychologist in South Africa. The workshop is relevant for all categories of intern psychologists preparing for the board exam. Registration available via https://qkt.io/boardtraining Programme and Speakers Thursday 17 September R300 (Daily Rate) 09:00 – 11:00 Presenter: Brandon...
NOMINATION OF MEMBER TO STAND FOR ELECTION TO THE EPASSA COMMITTEE
Dear EPASSA Member, REMINDER: NOMINATION OF MEMBER TO STAND FOR ELECTION TO THE EPASSA COMMITTEE The term of the current Executive Committee of EPASSA is coming to an end and as stated in our constitution, a new committee needs to be elected. We are inviting our membership to nominate candidates who you feel...
Amendments to EPASSA Constitution
EPASSA is in the process of formalising the association in terms of registration as an NPO and registering with SARS for tax exemption, which has required further amendments to the constitution. As we have grown and become more recognised as an association, we have also become aware of the need for some adjustments...