Welcome to Practice Central

Practice Central, a service of the APA Practice Organization (APAPO), provides information and resources for practicing psychologists in all settings and at all stages of their career. APAPO is a companion organization to the American Psychological Association. Our mission is to advance and protect your ability to practice psychology.

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Continuing Education & Professional Development

Check out our Course Catalog with continuing education (CE) courses tailored to the needs and interests of practicing psychologists. This section also features additional professional development opportunities, along with APA-approved guidelines for practitioners, clinical information, resources for early-career psychologists, self-care guidance, and more.

Legislative & Legal Advocacy

The complex and fast-changing health care delivery system requires your engagement in legislative, legal and regulatory developments. With the support of grassroots psychologists, the APA Practice Organization (APAPO) advocates for the professional interests of practitioners in all settings. Learn about important advocacy efforts, and support professional psychology's federal legislative initiatives by using the Legislative Action Center.

Reimbursement

In an era of strict cost containment, psychologists need information and tools to help maximize their reimbursement and payment for services. Learn about health and behavior and testing codes and how to complete the CMS-1500 form. And discover numerous pointers for billing and working with private health insurers and Medicare.

Business of practice

Staying competitive in the evolving health care marketplace requires you to take an active role in building, managing, marketing and diversifying your practice. Find helpful material in this section, along with guidance in complying with legal and regulatory requirements facing practitioners.

Public Education & Outreach

APA and APAPO coordinate grassroots efforts aimed at educating the public about psychology and psychological services, including public education campaigns, a Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program and a national network of psychologists who offer volunteer assistance to relief workers and disaster survivors.