Appendix B – Timelines in the Registration Process

Registration Guidelines

UPDATED:  April 2019

The following table shows the usual time it takes to complete each step in the registration process. .

From the time an application is complete (application form, fee, transcripts, CES/WES evaluations, supervisors’ agreement forms) until initial review 4 to 6 weeks (up to 30 business days)
From the time of initial review until a written response and supporting documents are sent  1 to 2 weeks
 If, at initial review, an application is referred to the Registration Committee (the Committee meets every 6 to 8 weeks) for further review  30 days notice period + number of days until the next meeting
 From the time an application is complete (application form, fee, transcripts, CES/WES evaluations, supervisors’ agreement forms) until initial review  4 to 6 weeks
 From the time of initial review until a written response and supporting documents are sent  1 to 2 weeks
 From the date of a Committee meeting until a written decision is sent  4 to 6 weeks
Psychological associate applicants require 4 years (6000 hours) of acceptable work experience 4 years to 6 years (if part time work experience)
From the date of issuance of a certificate authorizing supervised practice until issuance of a certificate authorizing autonomous practice  a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years
From the issuance of a certificate authorizing supervised practice until writing the Examination for   Professional Practice in Psychology  a maximum of 1 year
From the issuance of a certificate authorizing supervised practice until writing the Jurisprudence & Ethics Examination a maximum of 1 year
From the issuance of a certificate authoring supervised practice until taking the Oral Examination a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years
From the date of receipt of an application for the title psychologist until expiry (i.e. if all supporting documents are not received and a certificate for supervised practice issued)  2 years
From the date of receipt of an application for the title psychological associate
until expiry (i.e. if all supporting documents are not received and a certificate for supervised practice is issued)
 2 years, or 2 years after completion of the required work experience, whichever is later