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The Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards (FARB) is a non-profit, organization established in 1974 to promote excellence in the regulation of professions to protect the public.
As an association of associations, FARB is uniquely positioned to be a leader in promoting excellence in the regulation of professions by virtue of the depth of knowledge and commitment of its membership. These member associations are of regulatory boards across disciplines, jurisdictions, and professions. FARB’s branded assets, the Model Documents and the annual training events such as the Forum and Attorney Certification Seminar (ACS), contribute to the continual development of excellence in regulation for the purpose of public protection.
In addition, FARB’s ACS focuses on the legal principals of regulatory issues, providing a unique perspective not found elsewhere in the regulatory community.
Beyond its Full members (associations of regulatory boards), FARB membership extends to other entities.
State members (also called Commonwealth, Territory, District, or Provincial members) include regulatory board members, members of governmental agencies, attorneys general, and other state employees involved in the regulation of licensed professions.
Supporting members are companies, corporations, and other entities that provide goods and services to associations of regulatory boards and their members.
Governmental Agency memberships extend to those governmental agencies that oversee boards involved in the regulation of licensed professions.

Affiliate members are non-governmental professional certifying or credentialing bodies.
Regulatory Board (previously known as Associate) members are appointed members of governmental regulatory boards.
FARB also has some Individual members, who are individuals not necessarily belonging to a regulatory board, governmental agency, or association who have an interest and expertise in the regulation of professions and occupations and who desire to support the mission and goals of FARB.
Currently, FARB member organizations and representatives come from such diverse professions as veterinarians, optometrists, psychologists, chiropractors, physical therapists, funeral service examiners, long term care administrators, pharmacists, accountants, architects, nurses, engineers and land surveyors, social workers, massage therapists, barbers and cosmetologists, counselors, dentists, podiatrists, medical licensure, law examiners, and contractors licensing agencies.
The breadth of knowledge and expertise among FARB members positions FARB for its uniquely broad influence in the regulatory community.

 

 

FARB’s Mission

 

To promote excellence in regulation for public protection by providing expertise and innovation from a multi-professional perspective.
 

FARB Objectives
 

 

    * To exchange information and engage in programs and joint activities with member boards and associations.
    * To provide a forum for cooperation in solving the mutual problems of participating associations across jurisdictions and professions.
    * To engage in activities to improve the standards of professions, the delivery of services, and the services of regulatory licensing agencies.
    * To provide educational opportunities and legal updates for lawyers who represent regulatory boards.
    * To share information of the education of professionals, including accreditation of schools, colleges, and continuing education programs.

 

To learn more about the organization visit their official website at http://www.farb.org/.

 

 

The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA) is the leading Federation of National Psychology Associations.
It provides a forum for European cooperation in a wide range of fields of academic training, psychology practice and research.
There are 35 member associations of EFPA representing about 250,000 psychologists.
The member organizations of EFPA are concerned with promoting and improving psychology as a profession and as a discipline, particularly,
though not exclusively, in applied settings and with emphasis on the training and research associated with such practice.
The psychologists in the member associations include practitioners as well as academic and research psychologists.
The Federation has as one of its goals the integration of practice with research and the promotion of an integrated discipline of psychology.

 

History

 

The European Federation of Professional Psychologists Associations (EFPA) was founded in Germany in 1981, when representatives of 12
national psychology associations signed the Statutes.
The first General Assembly (G.A.) was held in Heidelberg in 1981.
Since that time General Assemblies have been held every two years: 1982 Edinburgh, 1984 Vienna, 1986 Lausanne, 1988 Rome, 1990 Luxembourg,
1991 (Extraordinary G.A.) Budapest, 1992 Brussels, 1993 Tampere, 1995 Athens, 1997 Dublin, 1999 Rome, 2001 in London, 2003 in Vienna, 2005
in Granada, 2007 in Prague and 2009 in Oslo.
The EFPA General Assembly is now held in conjunction with the biennial European Congress of Psychology and will be held in Istanbul in 2011.

 

 

Aims

 

 

    * To promote psychology as a science and profession and to further the active exchange between them.
    * To promote the development of psychology in research, applications and practice and to further adequate dissemination of psychological knowledge.
    * To promote communication and co-operation between Member Associations in Europe, and to contribute to their development.
    * To further the establishment of ethical codes for psychologists, and to promote the application of psychology as a means of improving the well-being of those to whom psychologists offer services.
    * To further the development of psychology as a science and as a profession with particular reference to training, qualification and status.
    * To support the interests of psychology and its application in relation to any European or international organisations concerned with defining research or professional politics significant for psychology.
    * To support Member Associations in promoting the interests of psychology within their own countries.
    * To facilitate contacts with international bodies of psychology and related disciplines and to be an important source of advice to European institutions, government departments and to political, social and consumer organisations.
    * To promote the reputation of psychology and psychologists as well as the protection of their interests.
    * To promote for the benefit of the general public, improvements in quality of life and well-being by promoting inclusion in society and the prevention of mental illness and disorder.
    * To disseminate psychological knowledge and professional skills in the interest of the citizens of Europe, provide documentation and make available information and expertise of scientific and professional psychology to the public.
 

 

Membership
 

 

Membership is open to the national psychology association of all European countries but there may be only one member association per country.
In countries where there is more than one national psychology association, the Federation should endeavour to identify the most representative organization and, if appropriate, encourage the development of a national federation in order to promote co-operation among psychological associations.
Membership is determined by the General Assembly upon presentation of the applicant association’s articles, statutes, and code of ethics plus details of the membership (see EFPA Statutes Article 5).
As a European federation representing the interests of psychologists in Europe, EFPA is committed to making contact with member associations of psychologists from European countries, which are not yet members of EFPA.
This is particularly the case in relation to psychologists’ associations from countries in the east of Europe, with whom EFPA is concerned to make contacts, to share information and to promote collaboration.
A member of the EFPA Executive Council has responsibility for developing these links and contacts, and the EC will attempt to help to support initiatives.

 

 

To get a closer look to the organization just visit their official website at http://www.efpa.eu/.