How To Help Trainees with Competency Problems

Competency problems in doctoral training programs come in many forms. This article addresses a wide range of competency issues and mechanisms that can be useful in relation to prevention and remediation. These include personal, interpersonal, administrative and broader systemic mechanisms, underscoring the important roles that individuals and programs can play in the early detection and prevention of competency issues in support of more effective ongoing training and education.

Part of the APA Monitor's CE Corner article series.

New format: After reading the CE Corner article, you will be asked to complete a "Commitment-to-Change" (CTC) exercise. The CTC exercise is designed to help facilitate the translation of your learning into practice. Completion of the CTC is required prior to the completion of the CE Test based on the APA Monitor CE Corner article.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Identify the elements of an effective remediation plan.
• Understand the importance of guarding against unconscious bias, and related strategies, in the remediation process.
• Discuss remediation policies and processes that best protect the program and the trainee.

Charlotte Huff