The National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 4151 is for Psychologists
NOC skill type/level: Skill Level A
Employment requirements
- A doctoral degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation “Psychologist” in Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia.
- A master’s degree in psychology is required for the designation “Psychologist” in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
- A master’s degree in psychology is required in order to use the designation “Psychological Associate” in Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.
- A period of supervised practical experience is required in most jurisdictions.
- Successful completion of the written Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is required in most provinces.
- Oral examinations and board interviews are required in some provinces.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- Membership in the provincial professional association for psychologists is mandatory in all provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
- Psychologists can become specialized in a particular area through training and experience.
List of Job Titles for NOC 4151 – Psychologists
- behavioural modification psychologist
- behavioural psychologist
- behavioural therapist
- behaviourist
- biopsychologist
- chartered psychologist
- child psychologist
- clinical psychologist
- cognitive psychologist
- community psychologist
- counselling psychologist
- developmental psychologist
- educational psychologist
- experimental psychologist
- forensic psychologist
- human development psychologist
- industrial psychologist
- intern psychologist
- neuropsychologist
- organizational psychologist
- physiological psychologist
- psychological associate
- psychologist
- psychologist – counselling
- psychotherapist
- registered psychologist
- research psychologist
- school psychologist
- social psychologist
- sports psychologist
- vocational psychologist
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