The next meeting of the College Council will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022. The Agenda and Materials are available below. This meeting will be held virtually through YouTube. To watch please click here. More >>>
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Behaviour Analysts Appointed to Non-Voting Council Seat
The College of Psychologists is pleased to announce that Dr. Kendra Thomson and Mr. Conrad Leung have been appointed as non-voting members to the College Council representing the profession of Applied Behaviour Analysis. At its March 2022 meeting, the College Council approved the addition of two Behaviour Analysts as transitional, […] More >>>
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2022 Quality Assurance Requirements – Declarations Due June 30, 2022
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 >>>
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President’s Message
I’ve had a five-letter word on my mind a lot in the past months. The word began as a simple noun in the English language in the 1300’s and morphed over time to verb status. Eventually, it took its place in business vernacular and now seems to be on the […] More >>>
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Congratulations
The College congratulates Dr. Marjory Phillips Ph.D., C.Psych., Vice-President of the College Council, who is this year’s recipient of the Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs (CCPPP) Award for Excellence in Professional Training in the Academic Training category. This national award recognizes a psychologist for their outstanding contributions to the […] More >>>
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Update
Under the leadership of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group, the College continues to review its practices, working to incorporate EDI into all aspects of its regulatory processes and to promote EDI across the larger profession. The EDI Working Group continues to focus on diversity within the practices […] More >>>
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Sexual Abuse: Behaviour or Remarks of a Sexual Nature
The Client Relations Committee of the College recently developed guidance for members concerning the avoidance of Sexual Abuse: Behaviour or Remarks of a Sexual Nature Towards Patients. More >>>
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Quality Assurance News
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. More >>>
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Information from the Practice Advice Service
The Practice Advice Service provides information to College members and members of the public regarding 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 generalize to all circumstances. Information is provided to support College members in exercising their professional judgement and is not an appropriate substitute for advice from a qualified legal professional. More >>>
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Council Highlights – March 11, 2022
The College Council met virtually on March 11, 2022. The meeting information package prepared for Council members to inform their deliberations and decision-making is posted on the homepage of College website a week in advance of meeting More >>>
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Call for Interest in Participating on College Committees for 2022-2033
The College is looking for members who are interested in being appointed to serve on College Committees beginning in June 2022. More >>>
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Elections to Council 2022 – Results
Elections to the College Council were held on March 31, 2022. We are pleased to announce the following results. More >>>
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Inquiries, Complaints & Reports Committee (ICRC)
In the 3rd Quarter, the College received 37 new complaints and opened 4 Registrar’s Investigations and 1 Health Inquiry, for a total of 42 new matters. More >>>
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Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) Decisions
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports C reflecting three different dispositions. They are provided for educational purposes. Information in these summaries has been altered to protect the privacy of both members and complainants, and to protect the confidentiality of the investigation process. The relevant substance of the allegations and outcomes remain unchanged. More >>>
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Discipline Committee
Referrals to Discipline There was one referral to the Discipline Committee in the third quarter. More >>>
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Changes to the Register
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since January 2022. More >>>
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Call for Interest in Participating on College Committees for 2022-2023
The College of Psychologists of Ontario is the governing body for psychological practitioners, Psychologists and Psychological Associates, in Ontario. The College’s mandate is to protect the public interest by monitoring and regulating the practice of psychology. Through the participation of the public and the profession, the College ensures the delivery […] More >>>
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Masking Requirements – March 22, 2022
As you know, mask mandates were lifted in most public spaces in Ontario as of yesterday, March 21, 2022. This is part of the province’s move away from emergency measures towards a longer-term approach to managing the dynamic COVID-19 situation. According to the Ministry of Health technical brief, the removal […] More >>>