Description
The institutional, legal and psychosocial conditions for professional practice of health psychology with the aim to apply them in the exercise of the psychological profession in health care.
Alternative labels
legal conditions for practicing health psychology
professional practice conditions in health-psychology
conditions for professional practice of health psychology
institutional conditions for practicing health psychology
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Conditions for professional practice of health psychology is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Health psychologist: Health psychologists deal with the various aspects of health related behaviour of individuals and groups, by helping individuals or groups prevent illness and promote healthy behaviours by also providing counseling services. They perform tasks for the development of health promotion activities and projects on the basis of psychological science, research findings, theories, methods and techniques. They also engage in research about health related issues to influence public policy on health care issues.
Optional knowledge
Conditions for professional practice of health psychology is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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