Competence in assessment: On the necessity of continuing education

Abstract

The fast growth of knowledge in the field of psychological assessment makes permanent learning necessary for diagnosticians. It should cover all the steps of the assessment process; it should also include training in the skills of relative thinking and formulating alternative hypotheses as well as theoretical interpretations. Case analyses and discussions on the validity of clinical experience are also important. The proposed way is open cooperation between researchers representing current knowledge and experienced diagnosticians having procedural knowledge of psychological assessment and relevant skills.