Message from the Desk of the Registrar The College believes we must not tolerate systemic racism and prejudice within our profession and the communities in which we work and live. The College recognizes the pain and anger that has accompanied current violent events and the trauma experienced by so many […] More >>>
The College continues to monitor the information from the Ministry of Health concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes participating in daily briefings organized by the Ministry Emergency Operations Centre (MEOC), sharing information with the other Health Regulatory Colleges and generally monitoring the information made available by the Ministry and the Chief […] More >>>
COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS Revised Directive #2 (May 26, 2020) Authorizes Gradual Restarting of Services Dear Members, On May 26th, 2020 the Chief Medical Officer of Health amended Directive #2 to permit the gradual return to the delivery of non-urgent care. The revised Directive #2 states that, “All deferred and non-essential services carried out […] More >>>
RETURN TO WORK PLANNING Dear Members, As you are aware, Premier Doug Ford made an announcement today regarding the first stage in Ontario’s reopening. The announcement listed a number of services and businesses that may be able to reopen on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. It is important to remember that […] More >>>
Frequently Asked Question Over the past two weeks the College has received numerous questions from members regarding practice issues related to service provision during the coronavirus pandemic. Since many of these were quite similar, I have prepared the following set of FAQs in an effort to address some of the […] More >>>
This update contains important information on three topics: Health Care Provider Recruitment by the Ministry of Health Further Information on Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Redeployment Requests Made of Members by Employers Health Care Provider Recruitment As previously announced in the College email of March 23rd, the […] More >>>
Submissions Due by May 8, 2020 Dear Members, The College is beginning the process for selection and appointment of members who are interested in serving on College Committees beginning in June 2020. The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, requires the College to have seven Statutory Committees: Executive; Registration; Inquiries, Complaints […] More >>>
IMPORTANT FEE PAYMENT AND RENEWAL INFORMATION Fee Deadline Extended to August 1, 2020 The College is well aware of the extreme financial impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on members and their families. We know that some members have had to significantly decrease their level of service and in some […] More >>>
Chief Medical Officer of Health – Directive for Healthcare Providers On Friday March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Health forwarded a copy of a Directive from the Chief Medical Officer of Health to all Regulatory Colleges. The Directive is available on the College website. As you will read, the Chief Medical […] More >>>
Psychological Services by Out of Province Practitioners to Clients Temporarily Relocated to Ontario Continuing Professional Development Requirements and Deadlines 2018-2020 and 2019-2021 CPD Cycle Deadlines We recognize that the social distancing required to avoid transmission of COVID-19 may mean delays in some opportunities for members to participate in CPD activities that […] More >>>
COVID-19 Information for Members March 17, 2020 Reminder: Office Closure The College’s offices are closed, and staff are working remotely. While we are endeavouring to continue to handle all routine College matters, we anticipate some unavoidable delays. With the office closed, we are unable to accept delivery of courier packages […] More >>>
Posted on 3/16/2020 12:12:54 PM Due to the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, to protect staff as well as reduce the risk of spreading the virus, as of Monday, March 16, the College of Psychologists of Ontario office will close and staff will work remotely until further notice. All College […] More >>>
Posted on 3/16/2020 11:51:55 AM Members who require tax receipts may download them from their account. Please log in and go to “My Account” to find the download link. More >>>
A Message to Members of the College of Psychologists – COVID-19 Pandemic This is being sent in follow up to the email of March 13, 2020. The College is putting in place a number of measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in keeping with the recommendations of the local health […] More >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>