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Prescription privileges and training issues: a pilot study

C Piotrowski¹, J W Keller

¹Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola 32514, USA.

Psychological Reports

|April 1, 1996

Summary

Most psychologists are unwilling to pursue extensive psychopharmacology training, suggesting training standards, not prescriptive authority, are key. Adequate training is crucial for psychologists seeking prescribing rights.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychopharmacology
Professional Training Standards

Background:

The debate surrounding prescriptive authority for psychologists remains controversial.
Adequate training standards are proposed as a critical factor influencing the adoption of prescriptive authority.
Existing training models for psychopharmacology are often lengthy and rigorous.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the views of currently practicing psychologists regarding intensive psychopharmacology training.
To assess the feasibility of implementing lengthy training programs for psychologists seeking prescriptive authority.

Main Methods:

A pilot study was conducted.
The study surveyed 20 licensed psychologists.
Participants were asked about their willingness to undertake a one- to two-year psychopharmacology program.

Main Results:

Only one out of 20 surveyed psychologists expressed willingness to enroll in an intensive one- to two-year psychopharmacology program.
This indicates a low willingness among practicing psychologists to commit to extensive training at their current career stage.

Conclusions:

The findings suggest that the willingness to undergo rigorous, long-term training may be a significant barrier to psychologists obtaining prescriptive authority.
Future discussions on prescriptive authority should prioritize the development of accessible and practical training standards.
The low participation rate highlights potential challenges in scaling up psychopharmacology education for psychologists.

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