Every 5 years we’ll contact you about the CPD revalidation process for the register.
Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors
At this point we’ll ask a sample of you to send us a record of the CPD carried out within the last 5 years, including reflections on how this has benefited you and your practice.
We will also ask for a statement which describes how you have continued to develop as a supervisor and apply the Learning Outcomes associated with the Register over this period.
RAPPS Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
- Have knowledge of the context (including professional, ethical and legal) within which supervision is provided and an understanding of the inherent responsibility.
- Have knowledge of developmental models of learning which may have an impact on supervision.
- Have knowledge of a number of supervision frameworks that could be used for understanding and managing the supervisory process.
- Have knowledge of the structure of supervised professional experience including assessment procedures at different levels of qualification up to Chartered Status level, and the changing expectations regarding the supervisor’s role.
- Have knowledge of the various methods to gain information and give feedback (e.g. self-report, audio and video tapes, colleague and client reports).
- Have knowledge of ethical issues in supervision and an understanding of how this may affect the supervisory process, including power differentials.
- Have knowledge of techniques and processes to evaluate supervision, including eliciting feedback.
Understanding
- Have an understanding of the importance of modelling the professional role, e.g. managing boundaries, (including protecting time), confidentiality, accountability.
- Have an understanding of the transferability of professional skills into supervision and the similarities and differences.
- Have an understanding of the transferability of professional skills into supervision and the similarities and differences.
- Have an understanding of the process of assessment and failure, and skills and experience in evaluating supervisees.
- Have an understanding of the issues around difference and diversity in supervision.
- Have an awareness of the on-going development of supervisory skills and the need for further reflection/supervision training.
Skills
- Have skills and experience in developing and maintaining a supervisory alliance.
- Have skills and experience in contracting and negotiating with supervisees.
- Have skills and experience in the art of constructive criticism, on-going positive feedback and critical feedback where necessary.
- Have skills and experience of using a range of supervisory approaches and methods.