HEADLINES is the official publication of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the governing body for psychological practitioners; Psychologists and Psychological Associates, in Ontario.
In my role as President of Council, I want to express my appreciation to the members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario and the public who give of their skills and time to fulfill the regulatory work of the College.
On April 11, 2022, the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA) was proclaimed into force to regulate Ontario’s long-term care home sector.
The College of Psychologists of Ontario has been working towards welcoming Behaviour Analysts to what will become the new College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
We are one step closer to welcoming Behaviour Analysts to the College. Proposed Regulation amendments, which will enable the College to regulate the profession of Applied Behaviour Analysis, have been circulated for comment.
The College is very pleased to announce that the Supervision Resource Manual for Registration, Third Edition, 2022 is now available on the College’s website in the Reference Library area.
The College remains committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and to incorporating EDI into all aspects of the College’s work and its regulatory processes and encouraging the same within the larger profession.
The Practice Advice Service provides information to College members and members of the public r relevant Legislation, Regulations, Standards of Professional Conduct, 2017, and other Guidelines. Answers are provided by College staff in response to specific inquiries and may not be applicable or generalized to all circumstances. Information is provided to support College members in exercising their professional judgment and is not an appropriate substitute for advice from a qualified legal professional.
The College Council met virtually on September 23, 2022.
First quarter report, June 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, reflecting three different dispositions.
First quarter, June 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since July 2022.
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.