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The Entry Level Route (Supervised Practice) is now open!

The College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario is pleased to announce that the Entry Level (Supervised Practice) Route for Behaviour Analysts is now open. Please visit https://applications.cpbao.ca/ to start your application.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the Registration Guidelines for the Entry Level Route and the FAQs to learn more about the registration requirements and process.

Unsure of whether you qualify for registration using this registration route? Prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Registration Guidelines, Section G – Academic Credentials to help them determine whether their degree program meets the College academic requirements for registration.

The Regulation Resource Task Force of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) has published several resources for practitioners and the public here, including a  BCBA and CPBAO Comparison Chart and Student FAQ.

Things to know:

  • Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a case-by-case basis against the requirements set out in the Registration Guidelines.
  • Applications are first reviewed by the Registrar. Not all applications must be reviewed by the Registration Committee.
  • Applicants are responsible for securing a supervisor.
  • Applicants can check the status of their application by reviewing the checklist and “Upload Documents” sections of the application form.
  • College staff will update the checklist once the application form has been submitted and as supporting documentation is received.
  • Supporting documentation can be submitted prior to the application form and vice versa. Once all required components have been received, the application will be placed in queue for processing. The processing time is up to 4-6 weeks.
  • The following supporting documentation must be sent by the relevant organization/institution directly to the College (e-mail is preferred: cpbao@cpbao.ca):
    • Academic transcripts (master’s or doctoral level);
    • Letters of good standing/registration history from other regulatory bodies (if applicable);
    • Language fluency test results (if applicable); and
    • Academic equivalency evaluations for master’s or doctoral degrees/coursework obtained outside of North America (if applicable).
  • Applicants may upload their Vulnerable Sector Check to their application. Please review the Vulnerable Sector Screening Policy for additional information.
  • The required Supervisor’s Agreement & Confirmation of Private Practice Arrangements Form can be found in the “Download Forms” section of the application form or the Reference Library (under Become a Member). Applicants may upload this form to their application.

We look forward to welcoming new registrants to the College for Supervised Practice.

Questions not answered on the College’s website may be directed to aba@cpbao.ca.