Applications are open for the first edition of the training course associated to Professional Internships of the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses.

The 40-hour course covers several topics relating to the ethics and deontology of Psychology professionals, the situation of psychologists in Portugal, the role of entrepreneurship in our profession and ends with a brief discussion on project management.

The first edition of the course shall take place in Lisbon, at the Centro de Escritórios das Laranjeiras, on Saturdays (4th, 11th and 18th December; 8th 15th and 22nd January), with a full timetable (9.30 am -12.30 pm and 2 - 5 pm), including a session which shall take place outside working hours on the 22nd December (6 - 9 pm).

This edition has 15 places and priority shall be given to applicants registered in category B (recognition of the professional internship) and C (recognition of professional experience) of trainee members with the possibility of having 12 months recognised.

Applications must be sent by e-mail to cursoformacao@ordemdospsicologos.pt, indicating the applicant's name and registration number with the OPP. In order to attend the course, payment is required of the amount which refers to the submission of the Internship Report, pursuant to the Regulation for Fees and Charges of the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses.