The number of cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Canada is increasing and it is anticipated this will continue for some time. The College recognizes that decisions regarding client care should be left to the professional judgment of members based on the day to day risk levels published by […]   More >>>
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COVID-19 Information for Members – March 6, 2020
COVID-19 Information As health care practitioners it is important that members be aware of, and up to date on, the current status of COVID-19. To assist in this, you may find the following websites useful and informative. Ontario Ministry of Health: www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus This website provides information about how the Ministry […]   More >>>
RECENT CHANGES TO PEER ASSISTED REVIEW
The Quality Assurance Committee underwent an external audit as part of the College’s ongoing effort to ensure compliance with applicable Statutes and Regulations and Committee mandate. The auditor’s report was positive and contained some helpful suggestions and recommendations, some of which have led to changes in the PAR process. The […]   More >>>
BARBARA WAND SEMINAR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
eBulletin July 2019 v10 n3 June 12, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario Online attendees of the June 2019 Barbara Wand Seminar posed several questions we were unable to address during the presentations. We are pleased to provide a summary of those questions, as well as the answers to them, below. As always, practice […]   More >>>
Continuing Professional Development – Lessons from a “Mock Audit” of Member CPD Records
eBulletin Article Originally Published in Issue V10 N1 January 2019 The end of the first two-year cycle of the College’s mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program is approaching. In approximately six months, at the end of June 2019, members with “odd” registration numbers will be required to make a declaration […]   More >>>
TRICKY ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
eBulletin January 2019 v10 n1 At the Barbara Wand Seminar in Professional Ethics, Standards and Conduct, held on January 21, 2019 in Toronto, I presented Tricky Issues in Professional Practice. Due to time constraints, one scenario provided to participants in the handout was not reviewed. Below is the scenario and multiple-choice answers from […]   More >>>
Questions and Answers Regarding the Controlled Act Related to Psychotherapy
Posted on 3/22/2018 3:32:39 PM The College has received many inquiries regarding the Controlled Act related to Psychotherapy particularly with respect to supervising others in providing this service. In an effort the answer the most common or frequently asked questions, we have prepared an FAQ document which can be downloaded at: Questions […]   More >>>
Standards of Professional Conduct (2017) now in Force
Posted on 9/1/2017 4:09:31 PM The revised Standards of Professional Conduct 2017 came into force on September 1, 2017. We have posted Questions and Answers about the new Standards here.   More >>>
The College’s Mandatory Continuing Development Program is now in Effect
Posted on 5/11/2017 1:59:52 PM Beginning in 2009, work began to amend the College’s Quality Assurance Regulation (O. Reg. 209/94). Following many rounds of member consultation and review, amendments to require mandatory continuing education and professional development came into force in April 2015. The mandatory continuing education and professional development […]   More >>>
Standards of Professional Conduct
Posted on 4/20/2017 10:12:12 AM The review and revisions of the Standards of Professional Conduct, which began in 2014, is now complete. On March 24, 2017, the Council of the College unanimously approved the Standards of Professional Conduct (2017) which will come into force on September 1, 2017. These are the […]   More >>>
Revised Registration Regulation Now in Force
Posted on 4/10/2015 10:22:59 AM On December 2, 2013, the College posted a notice about anticipated changes to the Registration Regulation. The College’s revised Registration Regulation came into force on April 7, 2015. The new regulation includes greater specificity for the graduate psychology training requirements for registration as a psychologist […]   More >>>
Transparency Report
Posted on 12/1/2014 10:22:11 AM The College of Psychologists of Ontario has responded to the October 4, 2014 request from Hon. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care that the Health Regulatory Colleges share more information and make the system more transparent when it comes to regulating the health […]   More >>>