Cap. 587 Art. 6Application for warrant. 

(1) Any person seeking to obtain a warrant to practise the psychotherapy profession in Malta shall make an application to the

Board.

(2) If the Board is satisfied that the applicant satisfies the minimum requirements established under this Act, it shall issue a warrant.

(3) Where, following an adaptation period where necessary, the Board is satisfied that the applicant has successfully completed his training, it shall issue a warrant.

(4) For the purposes of the foregoing sub-article, the Board may submit the applicant to an aptitude test.

(5) The Board may attach such limitations and conditions as it deems fit to any warrant it issues under this Act. Such warrant shall include such special conditions and such authorisation to practice in areas of specialised psychotherapy for such specific periods as the Board may recommend in accordance with the provisions of this Act and any regulations made thereunder.

(6) A warrant issued under this Act shall continue to have effect, provided that the warrant holder shall, every three years, prove to the satisfaction of the Board that he has carried out such programme, or programmes, of continuing professional development as may be prescribed.

(7) The associations of psychotherapists shall collect and keep all the information relating to the programme, or programmes, of continuing professional development on an annual basis.