Psychometrist
The administration, scoring and reporting of psychological and psychometric tests, including cognitive, scholastic, career and aptitude assessments.
They commonly help with
- Administering scholastic and cognitive assessments
- Administering career and aptitude assessments
What they cannot do
- Cannot diagnose a mental health condition or provide psychotherapy.
- Cannot prescribe medication, that is a psychiatrist or medical doctor.
Depends on the individual’s registration: psychometrists may be registered for supervised or for independent practice.
Often confused with
Educational Psychologist
A Psychometrist focuses on assessment. An Educational Psychologist can also diagnose and provide therapeutic support alongside assessment.
Learn more about Educational PsychologistsClinical Psychologist
A Psychometrist assesses and reports. A Clinical Psychologist can diagnose a mental health condition and provide psychotherapy.
Learn more about Clinical PsychologistsWhere they usually work
Private practice · Schools · Organisations
Psychometrists on Phapano Directory
2 practitioners in this category have had their registration checked against the public HPCSA register.
- Tshepiso MorulePretoria, Gauteng
- Bianca PickerHighlands North, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Checking a registration
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