Ethics in Psychological Assessments
Practical Ethical Decision-Making in Assessment Practice
A structured understanding of the ethical and legal framework governing psychological assessment practice in South Africa — with a practical focus on ethical decision-making in real assessment contexts.
The South African Ethical & Legal Framework
This workshop provides psychology professionals with a structured understanding of the ethical and legal framework governing psychological assessment practice in South Africa. It covers the key legislation, regulatory requirements and professional guidelines that inform responsible assessment use.
The focus throughout is practical: ethical decision-making within real assessment contexts. Expect to move beyond the written rules into case-based discussion of how to apply them when the right answer isn't obvious.
Key Details
Audience
Psychologists, Psychometrists, Registered Counsellors and Interns.
Duration
1 day.
Format
Online via Microsoft Teams.
HPCSA CEU Points
6 ethics points.
From Framework to Applied Decisions
Four learning outcomes — grounded in the SA context, shaped around real ethical dilemmas.
Describe the Ethical Framework
Develop a clear, structured view of the ethical framework governing assessment practice in the South African context.
Discuss Ethical Dilemmas
Discuss the ethical dilemmas the psychology profession actually encounters — not just the straightforward cases.
Propose an Approach
Build a repeatable approach to handling ethical issues as they arise in day-to-day practice.
Work Through Case Studies
Apply the framework to real case studies — moving from abstract rules to grounded decision-making.
What the Workshop Covers
The documents, acts and regulatory instruments every practising psychology professional should know — explained in context.
Employment Equity Act
How the EEA shapes fair, non-discriminatory assessment practice in workplace contexts.
List of Classified Tests
What the list covers, who may administer which instruments, and how this affects everyday practice.
Scope of Practice for Psychology
Understanding the defined scopes of practice and how they translate into day-to-day assessment decisions.
General Ethical Rules & Annexure 12
The core ethical rules of conduct and the specific obligations set out in Annexure 12.
Form 208
Requirements around Form 208 and how it fits into professional accountability.
Health Professions Act
The statutory backdrop shaping regulated professional practice in South Africa.
Revised Policy on Undesirable Business Practice
Recognising — and avoiding — practices classified as undesirable under the revised policy.
POPIA & Data Protection
How data protection obligations interact with assessment data, informed consent and record-keeping.
Professional Guidelines in Practice
Bringing it together — how the documents, acts and guidelines work as a coherent professional framework.
Attracts 6 HPCSA Ethics CEU Points
This workshop is accredited for HPCSA Ethics CEU points. Beyond the credit, the day is built around case studies and applied dilemmas — so the ethics framework becomes something participants can actually reach for when faced with a tough real-world decision.
Who Should Attend
- Psychologists, psychometrists, registered counsellors using psychological assessments
- Intern psychology professionals preparing for board exams.
Logistics
Duration
1 day
Format
Online via Microsoft Teams
HPCSA CEU Points
6 ethics points
Booking
Contact Psytech SA to reserve a place or schedule an in-house session
Ready to Book the Ethics Workshop?
A one-day ethics workshop for psychology professionals — grounded in the South African regulatory framework and built around real assessment dilemmas. 6 HPCSA ethics CEUs.