Applications are open for the 2nd edition of the training course associated to Professional Internships of the Order of Portuguese Psychologists (Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses) to take place in Angra do Heroísmo.

The course shall take place on the following dates: 9th September (Friday, from 6 pm to 9 pm), 10th September (Saturday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm), 15th and 16th September (Thursday and Friday, from 6 pm to 9 pm), 17th September (Saturday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm), 23rd September (Friday, from 6 pm to 9 pm), 24th September (Saturday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm), 30th September (Friday, from 6 pm to 9 pm), 1st October (Saturday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm).

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 the profession and ends with an overview on project management.

As usual, applications are limited to the 15 available places and priority shall be given to applicants registered in Category B (recognition of the professional internship) and Category C (recognition of professional experience) with 12 months recognised, due to the fact that they require a pass in the training course to become full members.  

Applications must be sent by e-mail to cursoformacao@ordemdospsicologos.pt, with the subject “Inscrição Curso Açores 2”. Each applicant must indicate their name and registration number with the OPP. In order to attend the course, payment is required of the fee which refers to the start of the professional internship, pursuant to the Regulation for Fees and Charges of the OPP in force.

The course shall only be conducted if a minimum of 12 applicants register until the 15th August.