Qualifications Policy

Please establish your qualification level for this and future purchases by Registering for a PPI account.

In accordance with the Standards for Educational Testing and PP's competency based qualification guidelines, many tests and other materials sold by PPI are available only to those professionals who are trained to administer, score and interpret psychological tests. If you have not already established a Qualification Level with PPI, please Register for a PPI account.

PPI is committed to accurate and ethical assessment of individuals, and uses the qualification system to help ensure that the right tools are in the right hands. If you have questions about our qualification descriptions, please call Customer Service at 1- 800-345-8378 for assistance.

The "User" (or Authorized Practitioner after PPI qualification) is the individual who assumes responsibility for all aspects of appropriate test use, including administration, scoring, interpretation, and application of results. Some tests may be administered or scored by individuals with less training, as long as they are under the supervision of a qualified User (or PPI Authorized Practitioner after qualification).

Each test manual will provide additional detail on administration, scoring and/or interpretation requirements and options for the particular test.

We accept orders from individuals who have Registered for a PPI account and meet the minimum qualification level required for the product(s) selected. Qualification level is determined by the individuals educational background and assigned during the registration process. All tests are classified by a User Qualification code. See the specific test descriptions in the catalog or on the Web for these qualification levels.

Qualification Requirements for Purchase

We will require verification of qualifications for purchase.

Qualification Level A:

There are no special qualifications to purchase these products.

Qualification Level B:

Tests can be purchased by individuals with:

• A degree in psychology, education, occupational therapy, social work, counseling, or in a field closely related to the intended use of the assessment, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments or equivalent documented training. Preprofessional students working toward completion of a degree are eligible for provisional approval pending verification of supervision.

OR

• License or certification from an agency/organization that requires appropriate training and experience in the ethical and competant use of psychological tests.

OR

• Formal, supervised mental health, occupational therapy, social work, counseling, and/or educational training specific to assessing and counseling individuals, and formal training in the ethical administration, scoring, and interpretation of clinical assessments.

Qualification Level C:

Tests with a C qualification require a high level of expertise in test interpretation, and can be purchased by individuals with:

• All level B qualifications plus advanced professional degree in psychology, or closely related field that provides training in administration and interpretation of psychological tests.

OR

• License or certification from an agency/organization that requires appropriate training and experience in the ethical and competent use of psychological tests.

Certain health care providers may be eligible to purchase selected B and C level instruments within their area of expertise. Specfically relevant supervised clinical experience using tests (i.e. internship, residency) in combination with formal coursework (i.e. tests and measurements, individual assessment, or equivalent) qualifies a health care provider to purchase certain restricted products.

To become qualified, Register for a PPI account  online.