The College of Psychologists of Ontario is the governing body for Psychologists and Psychological Associates in Ontario. The College is not a university, school or community college; its mandate is to protect your interests by monitoring and regulating the practice of psychology. Through the participation of the public and the profession, the College ensures you receive competent and ethical professional psychological services from qualified providers.
The next meeting of the College Council will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023. The Agenda and Materials are available below. This meeting will be held virtually through YouTube. To watch please click here. More >>>
The College of Psychologists of Ontario is committed to carrying out its mandate of protecting the public interest by regulating the practice of psychology and upholding the Standards of Professional Conduct. The College will review today’s decision and undertake next steps in accordance with our mandate and any appropriate legal […] More >>>
TORONTO (July 25, 2023) The College of Psychologists of Ontario is pleased to announce that on July 20, 2023, the Lieutenant Governor in Council approved the regulations, under the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 (the “Act”), for the profession of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). More >>>
The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA), requires all regulatory health Colleges to administer a mandatory Quality Assurance Program. As defined in the Health Professions Procedural Code of the RHPA, the program is “to assure the quality of practice of the profession and to promote continuing evaluation, competence and improvement […] More >>>
The College continues its work to bring the profession of Applied Behaviour Analysis into regulation as a health profession in Ontario. While the College awaits the Ministry of Health’s approval of the proposed amendments to Registration Regulation (O. Reg. 74/15), General Regulation (O. Reg. 209/94) and Professional Misconduct Regulation (O. […] More >>>
Working within the statutory requirements established for all Health Regulatory Colleges in Ontario; the College views its Quality Assurance Programs as a means of supporting members in maintaining their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. While adhering to the rigorous legislative requirements, the College’s Quality Assurance Programs have been designed to be […] More >>>