Professional development

Continuing Education

  • Enrollment in APAC accredited formal degree programs, and participation in courses or workshops that enhance psychological literacy
  • Pursuing certificates, accreditations or other credentials through educational programs such as Mental Health First Aid.

Participation in professional organisations

  • Attending local, regional, and national meetings, conferences and workshops sponsored by professional organisations that provide psychology services and/or information
  • Presenting papers at conferences and workshops
  • Serving as an volunteer or committee member within student clubs or local organisations that offer student positions
  • Coordinating events sponsored by organisations that provide psychology services and/or information

Research

  • Participating in research projects
  • Presenting findings of research to others

Improve job performance

  • Keeping up with technology, systems, and processes
  • Learning about new developments in the field of psychology through journal articles and professional affiliations such as the APS
  • Improving existing skills

Increased duties and responsibilities

  • Taking on new challenges, projects, long or short-term assignments at the university when available