Title: Ahpra Application for Provisional Psychologist Registration
Author: Psychology Board of Australia / Ahpra
About
This document serves as an application form for provisional registration by the Psychology Board of Australia. It is designed for psychology graduates who have completed or are nearing completion of a four-year accredited sequence of study.
The form facilitates the transition to supervised practice necessary for general registration. It outlines the steps to apply for provisional registration, detailing three pathways: the higher degree pathway, the 5+1 internship program, and the overseas qualifications pathway.
Author
The application form for provisional registration is a joint publication by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
- The PsyBA sets standards, codes, and guidelines for the psychology profession to ensure public safety and high standards of practice.
- Ahpra supports the PsyBA in the registration and accreditation processes, overseeing the application procedures and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ahpra handles the submission and processing of applications.
Key Takeaways
- Open to graduates who have completed a four-year accredited psychology sequence or are in their final year.
- Applicants must choose from three pathways for completing supervised practice requirements.
- Enrolment in a postgraduate program does not need to be finalised at the application time.
- Education providers must directly provide evidence of current enrolment to Ahpra.
- Compliance with the Psychology Board’s standards and submission of certified documentation is mandatory.
How Does "Current Enrolment" Work?
Applicants need to arrange for their postgraduate education provider to directly send Ahpra evidence of current enrolment. The process allows applicants near completing their fourth year or yet to finalise postgraduate enrolment to apply for provisional registration.
Accepted evidence includes an official document confirming enrolment or a print-out of the enrolment record, alongside a list from the Head of School. A letter of offer is not sufficient.