The College’s Quality Assurance (QA) Program is designed to support registrants in maintaining their knowledge and skills throughout their professional careers by way of self-assessment and continuing professional development. The program continues to evolve to support quality-of-care and ensure registrant participation enhances professional competency.
COMMITTEE ACTIVITY
The QA Committee is undertaking a review of its policies and procedures to ensure agility and proportionality in its approach to administration of the QA Program. It is anticipated that proposed revisions to the policies will be considered by the Board at its next meeting. Any changes which are approved and impact registrant participation or requirements within the QA Program will be described on the College’s website.
REGISTRANT-SPECIFIC MATTERS
QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITS
The QA Committee continues to conduct Continuing Professional Development (CPD) audits to provide education and monitor compliance with the program requirements. Registrants who were assigned to the July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025 CPD cycle and are selected at random for auditing will be notified via e-mail.
At its November meeting, the Committee disposed of the following:
- 17 Random CPD Audits were concluded without the need for further action
- 1 Targeted CPD Audit was concluded without the need for further action
- 1 Targeted SAG Review was concluded without the need for further action
- 1 Targeted CPD/SAG Review was unable to be concluded; the registrant was directed to participate in an assessment under section 82 of the Health Professions Procedural Code
Committee Feedback
In conducting audits, the Committee continues to recommend that registrants dedicate time to professional self-reflection and use of the SMART Framework when planning their CPD participation. The professional objectives set out in the Self-Assessment Guide completed prior to the start of one’s two-year cycle should be specific and actionable, to guide CPD activity participation throughout. Additionally, CPD activities must be appropriately documented and categorized to clearly demonstrate completion of the CPD program’s hour and content requirements. Use of a College tracking sheet template will assist with monitoring completion of the requirements, ensure all necessary information is recorded, and facilitate ongoing reflection of one’s practice enhancement and skill development.
Helpful Resources: Guide to Self-Reflection; CPD Tracking Resources
PEER ASSISTED REVIEWS
The QA Committee conducts Peer Assisted Reviews (PARs) to assess registrants’ knowledge, skill and judgment, and ensure they are maintaining professional standards within their practices.
At its November meeting, the Committee disposed of the following:
- 1 Peer Assisted Review was concluded without the need for further action
The Committee continues to prepare the PAR process for applicability across both professions now regulated by the College. The College will be recruiting Registered Behaviour Analysts who wish to contribute to the profession by leading reviews as assessors. Details on eligibility and the application process will be shared in future Headlines articles
Questions pertaining to the Quality Assurance Program may be directed to the QA Department at qualityassurance@cpbao.ca.