Assignment

The Competency Model of Training (Due April 25, 2018) 500 words or more20.00

1.) Over the past 20 years various organizations within psychology, including the American Psychological Association (APA), the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), and the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP), have developed training models that focus on specific competencies (comprising knowledge, skills, and attitudes) necessary for the effective practice of professional psychology. An important competency model for you to become familiar with is the Developmental Achievement Levels of NCSPP. Within these competencies is the relationship competency. The relationship competency is foundational to all other competencies in professional psychology. Many of the skills and functions of a professional psychologist rely on the basic ability to form and maintain healthy relationships. Understanding this competency, along with the other competencies, is critical to obtaining a broad overall picture of what you need to learn in order to be competent at a basic professional level once you graduate. This understanding informs how your program fits together in an organized, developmentally progressive sequence of training that will take you from novice to competent professional.

With these thoughts in mind

An analysis of the evolution and contribution of the competency-based education movement to the training of professional psychologists. Then, explain the role and importance of the relationship competency to the practice of professional psychology.

2.) Competency-based education uses the competencies to inform the logistics of a professional psychology program and the sequence of training that takes the student from a novice to a competent professional. When you evaluate your program of study, you should recognize the influence the competencies have on the program's design. These competencies include, but are not limited to relationship, assessment, intervention, diversity, research/evaluation, management/supervision, and consultation/education (NCSPP, 2007). Professional psychology programs are evaluated using the Development Achievement Levels (DALs) specified by the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP). The DALs of the NCSPP identify the skills, knowledge, and attitudes within each competency. In this Application you evaluate the Walden professional psychology program and curriculum, identifying the competencies using the DALs of the NCSPP.

To review the Walden professional psychology program and curriculum, visit the Walden PhD in Psychology Resources guide. Explore the links under Program and Curriculum Information to understand the structure and content of Walden's PhD programs in professional psychology.

Reference: National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology. (2007). Competency Developmental Achievement Levels (DALs) of the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology (NCSPP).

The assignment: (3-4 pages)

•Provide an analysis of the Walden clinical psychology program of study and program outcomes in terms of the professional psychology competencies.

•Identify one strength and one weakness of the program.

•Then, discuss 2-3 changes you would make to the current program of study and why.

•Share insights you gained or conclusions you drew based on completing the assignment.

3.) An explanation of the various criteria for a diagnosis of an Autism spectrum disorder. Then, explain how the symptoms of other childhood disorders might complicate a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder. Provide an example.

4.) A description of the neurocognitive impairment and the psychological disorder you selected. Then describe three factors you must consider in making a differential diagnosis and explain why. Finally, explain how medications for elderly clients may complicate an accurate diagnosis.