ABPP Certification in Rehabilitation Psychology

1. ABPP Certification in Rehabilitation Psychology www.abrp.org

2. In addition to these slides candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the ABRP website and review American Board of Professional Psychology, American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology Certification Guidelines and Procedures: Candidate’s Manual (2012) And “Examples of Successful Practice Samples” To access them go to: http://www.abpp.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3361 Under RELATED DOCUMENTS (right side of the page) click on: ABRP Candidates Manual Under REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY (bottom left side of the page) click on: Examples of Successful Practice Samples

3. Advanced TrackPart I:Communicating with ABPP/ABRPSelecting/Writing Practice SamplesEllen Snoxell, Ph.D., ABPP (RP)Gillette Children’s Specialty Health CareSt. Paul, MinnesotaMary R Hibbard Ph D ABPP (RP)New York University Langone Medical CenterNew York, New York

4. Objectives • Identify process for submitting written practice samples • Identify the elements of a strong work sample • Know how to choose appropriate cases for their work samples

5. Disclaimers • This workshop is for informational purposes • Requirements are likely to change over time • Written policies, procedures, and bylaws of ABPP and ABRP take precedence

9. Communicating with ABPP Diane Butcher (diane@abpp.org) Nancy McDonald (nmcdonald@abpp.org) 919.537.8031

10. Communicating with ABRP Ellen Snoxell, Ph.D., ABPP (RP) Secretary, American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology EllenBSnoxell@gillettechildrens.com 651.634.1934

11. Practice Sample

12. Selection of Practice Sample • Applicant has one year from time of credentials approval to submit the practice sample • Both portions of the sample must demonstrate breadth and competence in the specialty of Rehabilitation Psychology

13. Selection of Practice Sample • At least one portion of sample must be clinically focused • The sample should reflect one’s usual practice of Rehabilitation Psychology (meaning: try not to select anything too esoteric, unusual, or obviously controversial)

14. Selection of Practice Sample • Select complementary cases • Both cases can demonstrate competencies in assessment and treatment competencies/consultation, or • One case may emphasize assessment, while the other emphasizes intervention and consultation • When combined, the practice sample demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice in Rehabilitation Psychology

15. Selection of Practice Sample Please utilize your mentor when (before) selecting and preparing your practice sample! Posting of successful Practice Samples are posted on the ABRP Website

16. Overview • Research and teaching examples address mostly non-required competencies and should only be utilized in conjunction with a well-rounded and comprehensive clinical case • All candidates must submit at least one clinical write-up that covers many competencies in assessment, intervention and consultation

17. Practice Sample: General Goals • Reveal candidate’s conceptualization • Demonstrate application of Rehabilitation Psychology principles to the questions and decisions involved in the case • Citation of contemporary research • For clinical case: integrate medical, psychosocial, theoretical, and research information into candidate’s conceptualization and actions

18. Practice Sample: Logistics • Be clear about what you did vs. what another professional did • Use active voice (e.g. “I conducted…” vs. “an assessment was conducted”) • Clearly written; spelling and grammar accurate • APA style • Clinical material de-identified • Conforms with APA ethical standards, state laws of practice, and other regulations (ADA, HIPAA)

19. Writing the Practice Sample • Description of Candidate’s work setting • Introduction • Narrative • Supporting materials

20. Overview • Practice Sample consists of two parts • One part MUST be a clinical case • The 2 portions, including supporting materials, must not exceed 50 double-spaced typewritten pages.

21. Writing the Practice Sample Introductory Statement The first practice sample portion is recommended to include a brief description of the candidate’s work setting.

22. Writing the Practice Sample Introduction (1-2 pages) • The context, purpose, and rationale for the case • Case abstract • Competencies that the Candidate believes are addressed.

23. Writing the Practice Sample Narrative Regardless of the work type (clinical, research, etc.), the narrative should describe your work and communicate how your work embodies the principles of Rehabilitation Psychology Much more about the narrative portion to come…

24. Writing the Practice Sample Supporting Materials • Shows your work is “real” • Gives concrete example of what you are describing in the narrative More information about supporting materials to come…

25. Supporting Materials • Additional supporting documentation or other materials may be requested • Supplementary materials must not increase the length of the sample beyond the page limits.

26. Practice Sample Narrative Section • Clinical cases • Consultation reports • Teaching / training curricula • Research-based samples • Instrument development • Program development

27. Clinical Case: Suggested Format Narrative: Patient characteristics Assessment Strategies Diagnostic Impressions Treatment recommendations Clinical interventions Recommended consultation Outcome Follow-up care Consumer protection issues Justification for limitations in the case

28. Clinical Case: Suggested Format “Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?” Outcome of case, emphasizing how candidate impacted the outcome

29. Clinical Case: Supplementary Materials • Provides examples of the work described in the narrative • Provide information to allow examiners to determine how clinical data is being interpreted and used

30. Clinical Case: Supporting Materials • An evaluation report or compilation of treatment notes alone does not constitute a clinical practice sample.

31. Clinical Case: Supporting Materials Supporting materials may include (but are not limited to): • Sections of test reports • Test score summary sheets • Chart, office, or progress notes • Team conference summaries, or portions thereof • Medical documentation • Correspondence

32. Consultation Case: General Guidelines • Demonstrate the Rehabilitation Psychology principles and practices underlying the consultation • Describe the Candidate’s activities and rationale.

33. Consultation Case: Suggested Format Narrative • Setting and reason for the consultation • Patient characteristics • Assessment strategies • Diagnostic impressions • Treatment recommendations

34. Consultation Case: Suggested Format • Rationale for the assessments and interventions should be clear and supported by scientific literature.

35. Consultation Case: Supporting Materials Materials may include, but are not limited to • Materials recommended for clinical case • Letter from consumer describing consultant’s role and results achieved

36. Teaching/Training Case Course or program outlines alone do not constitute an acceptable Practice Sample portion

37. Teaching/Training Case: Suggested Format Narrative • Describe the rationale for the curriculum • Indicate how the curriculum relates to and includes the principles and practices of Rehabilitation Psychology • Specify the Candidate’s role in designing and implementing the curriculum

38. Teaching/Training Case: Supporting Materials Materials may include, but are not limited to • Course outline • Recommended readings • Annotated bibliography • Letters from students or colleagues emphasizing how the course impacted their work in Rehabilitation Psychology

39. Research Based Sample: Suggested Format Narrative • Description of research program • Detail how research program relates to the principles and practices of Rehabilitation Psychology • Outcomes and implications of research • Future directions

40. Research Case: Supporting Materials • Initial page from key publications related to research • Abstracts • Selected portions of articles • Selected portions of grant proposals • Selected portions of program development documentation • Letters from collaborators describing candidate’s role in project

41. Instrument Development: Suggested Format Narrative • Discuss the rationale for developing the instrument • Describe the Candidate’s role in the conceptualization, development, and validation phases • Indicate how this instrument relates to the principles and practices of Rehabilitation Psychology.

42. Instrument Development: Supporting Materials • Submission of the instrument alone or articles about the instrument alone does not constitute an acceptable Practice Sample • However, the instrument and portions of articles describing the instrument would likely be included in the supporting materials

43. Program Development: Suggested Format Narrative • Describe the rationale for the program • Indicate how the program relates to and includes the principles and practices of Rehabilitation Psychology • Describe clearly and in detail the Candidate’s role in designing and implementing the program

44. Program Development: Supporting Materials • Promotional materials, advertisements, or testimonials should ordinarily not be submitted as supporting material

45. After the Writing is Done • Electronically submit PDF of the entire practice sample to ABPP (RP) Secretary (one complete document best) • Pay fee to ABPP • Secretary distributes practice sample to 3 reviewers

46. The Practice Sample Review • Reviewed by 3 examiners. Two out of three “pass” votes are required • Practice sample is reviewed as a whole. A “pass” or “not pass” decision is made about the practice sample viewed in totality

47. The Practice Sample Review • Three member committee • Practice samples reviewed independently • Each reviewer designates competencies evident in the practice sample • Practice sample is reviewed as a whole. A “pass” or “not pass” decision is made about the practice sample viewed in totality

48. The Practice Sample Review • Each reviewer writes Q’s for oral exam • Q’s are designed to pinpoint areas of practice sample weakness or need for further inquiry • 2 out of 3 votes advances the candidate to the oral exam

49. The Practice Sample Review Criteria • Breadth and depth of practice must be demonstrated • Must show clear rationale for what was done • Basis for assessment & intervention must be well founded.

50. The Practice Sample Review Criteria • Conclusions / recommendations must be supported by data and literature • Medical and other historical information must be reported and integrated • Emotional / psychopathologic factors must be evaluated and integrated into the case conceptualization