Article 19

In order to obtain the EuroPsy the applicant must submit an application to the National Awarding Committee in the actual or intended country of practice. When the country of practice is not the same as the country where the original qualification as a psychologist was awarded the evidence of original qualifications may be checked in the country where the original qualification was obtained.

Article 20

The application must be made on a form that is similar in meaning and form to the model included in this document. The application must provide information on: the university education, the supervised practice, specifying the professional competences and contexts within which s/he has worked under supervision to qualify for independent practice. The applicant must submit authorized reports by his/her Supervisors. The applicant must sign a pledge that s/he will conduct professional activities in accordance with the code of ethics of the national association of psychology in the country of practice.

Article 21

The National Awarding Committee will establish whether the candidate meets the criteria required by Article 2. It will examine the professional competences and professional contexts in which the applicant has worked under supervision and/or independently and decide in which professional context(s) the candidate is qualified for independent practice.

Article 22

The application will only be processed after the candidate has paid the appropriate fee.

Article 23

The National Awarding Committee shall examine the evidence submitted and decide whether or not more information is needed from the applicant. The applicant will be informed whether or not the National Awarding Committee requires further information within 13 weeks of the original application and the fee having been received.

Article 24

Where additional information is required, the applicant shall be informed of the National Awarding Committee’s decision within 13 weeks of such additional information having been received.

Article 25

Where no additional information is required, the applicant shall be informed of the National Awarding Committee’s decision on whether to award or not to award the EuroPsy within 13 weeks of the original application and fee having been received.

Article 26

Once the applicant has been entered on the Register, the EuroPsy will be awarded to that individual.