This Board Certification Scheme of Professional Competency Certification Services applied to those Clinical Psychologist, Counsellors and Psychotherapists who are rigorously assessed for and found competent to diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment. Selects prescribe and administer therapies.
Our ISO/IEC 17024 certified Clinical Psychologists, Counsellors and Psychotherapists are dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services. With their expertise and commitment, they play a vital role in improving patient outcomes and ensuring your organization’s success.
Board of Counselling and Psychotherapy Examination
Board of Counsellors and Psychotherapists Exam shall comprises of an online computer-based Test (CBT) and an objectively structured clinical examination OSCE,
CBT of 200 MCQs, A candidate may avail a pause of 30 minutes after attempting 100 MCQs with in allotted total time of 230 minutes. Passing criteria set as 70% to qualify for Board certification.
OSCE : The Clinical Skills Assessment schedule consists of 05 station OSCE. The duration of each station will be thirty minutes and each station will entail complete consultation by the candidate.
Certification Period
Validity tenure of initial certification is ten-year, renewable for next ten years which require practice as prescribed in an approved Certification Scheme. A Board Certified Counsellors and Psychotherapists will be required to complete minimum 100 Credit of CME / CPD as one hour CME is equal to one hour of face to face interaction, shall remain in Good Standing of national registration authority and follow PCCS Code of Conduct to maintain “Diplomat” status. These are general requirements for recertification in the same status.
Prerequisites
1. Candidacy Criteria
2. Application Process
3. Board Certification Exam
1. Candidacy Criteria
Applicants who completed following:
Level 6 in Counselling and Psychotherapy of UK system or MS or PG Diploma in Clinical Psychology or Counselling of equivalent qualification in respective domain from any country
2. Applicants online submit Fee and credentials
Applications are assessed and approved then Login passwords are issued to approved candidates
3. Candidates appear in Part one “an online” exam to qualify for Part Two of Board Exam
THIS PART IS APPLICABLE IN ONLY APPROVED TESTING CENTER
Agreement:
I certify that the given examination material/ questions/ or any other related information will remain confidential. I understand and agree that, In case of sharing/ releasing information to a third party, my certification can be canceled and I may face legal action. Further, I will act in accordance with the details mentioned in the relevant certification scheme. If PCCS found any of my given information wrong or found any legal or industry conviction against me PCCS is authorized to cancel/ban the certificate, with or without informing the candidates and can demand to provide the justification, within the timeline. This submersion shall be considered my signed statement of the AGREEMENT.