Ordem dos Psicólogos (OPP) and the Law of the Basis of Palliative Care
02.August.2012
On the 24th of July, the new Law for the Basis of Palliative Care, which legitimates the field of intervention of Psychologists in the area of care provided, was voted on and approved in Parliament.
Ministry of Education prepares for the closing of the school and professional guidance services
OPP challenges the Ministry of Education for having teachers give vocational guidance
31.July.2012
This intention is given in the teaching services distribution standards issues to teachers and takes place at the same time that the Ministry of Education has been informing contracted psychologists that they will not be placed in the next school year.
OPP and the new psychological evaluation of drivers
OPP recognises entities for the psychological evaluation of drivers
26.July.2012
With the new Decree Law No. 138/2012 of the 5th of July, it is explicit that the psychological evaluation of drivers can only be done by Psychologists and the entities designated by the IMTT to carry out the psychological tests must be recognised, for this purpose, by the Ordem dos Psicólogos (OPP).
School and professional guidance in schools at risk
25.July.2012
The position of the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP) is that the Ministry of Education and Science cannot give tasks which require a specific qualification, in this case, a specific qualification in psychology, to unqualified professionals.