Abstract
This article discusses Psychology training in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes the principles and commitments that guide the training process, taking as reference the Brazilian Curriculum Guidelines and the values that ensure professional practice guided by ethics, technical competence and the pursuit for a democratic and fair society. Based on a historical contribution on the development of the field and of Psychology training and on the analysis of legal norms and guidelines issued by the regulatory agencies in this period of exception, we discuss two of the most challenging activities when it comes to remote activities emergency: compulsory internships and psychological assessment teaching. Internships are unparalleled in the training process, as they allow to consolidate knowledge, skills and competences based on experiences in real work situations. In order to learn how to perform psychological assessments, a private activity of the psychologist, direct contact with assessment instruments, contexts, and practice in real situations are required. Given the relevance and requirements of these two types of activities for psychologist training, and the demands for flexibility and alternatives for this period of social isolation, we analyze the limits and possibilities of remote activities, confronting them with the requirements necessary for quality training.
Keywords:
Psychology training; Internships; Psychological Assessment; Emergency Remote Teaching; Covid-19 pandemic