National requirements Italy

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• Psychology Education

The education for psychologists in Italy is a 5 year study which follows the format of 3 years BA + 2 years MA.

Recognition of university education programmes as meeting EuroPsy requirements is undertaken in cooperation with the National Awarding Committee (NAC)

• Programmes that meet the EuroPsy requirements

Recognised programmes exist at 20 universities in Italy and are listed below:

• Supervised practice arrangements (for the EuroPsy Certificate)

One year of supervised practice is required; this has to be undertaken in a company or institution in accordance with University. The supervisors are required to be professional psychologists with at least 3 years since registration. The trainee has to carry out activities of the project, respect ethics, deontology and at the end has to report on the supervised practice and provide evidence for the acquisition of new skills and competences.

• Arrangements for training of supervisors

Specific training of supervisors is not mandatory. The experience requirement is related to the number of years of registration with the National Board of Psychologists. Training courses are offered by the National Board of Psychologists, by Universities and also by other private agencies.

Most supervisors meet Level 5 or higher criteria

• Recognition of Title

 “Psychologist” is a legally recognized and protected title for all areas of practice

• License to practise

License or entry in a register is needed for practising psychology

• Continuing professional development (CPD)