HEADLINES is the official publication of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the governing body for psychological practitioners; Psychologists and Psychological Associates, in Ontario.
At first, we thought that COVID-19 would be like SARS, a short-lived but nevertheless, devastating epidemic. Then came a surge of cases and with the growing threat of community spread, a massive change in the way we were forced to reconfigure the practice of psychology.
Members with odd numbered Certificates of Registration should be mid-way through collecting their credits for the 2019 – 2021 Continuing Professional Development cycle.
The College of Psychologists provides information to members of the College and members of the public regarding relevant Legislation, Regulations, Standards of Professional Conduct and other Guidelines. Information is provided in response to specific inquiries and may not be applicable to all circumstances.
In 2019, the College’s Registration Committee undertook an extensive review of the Guidelines for Completing the Declaration of Competence and the Guidelines for Training Plans for Supervised Practice Members. Recommended changes were approved by the College’s Council and are now in effect.
The Barbara Wand Seminar was held on September 15, 2020 and, as we continue to adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 working environment, it was offered only as a virtual event.
We’re excited to announce that in addition to our new website, the College launch three new social media profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter! We plan to share information and updates regularly, including news, important events and dates and more. We encourage the public and members of the College to […]
Council met virtually on September 25, 2020. The information provided to members of Council for their discussion in anticipation of their deliberations and decision-making at Council meetings is posted on the homepage of College website a week in advance of the meeting.
FIRST QUARTER, JUNE 1, 2020 — AUGUST 31, 2020 New Complaints and Reports In the 1st Quarter, the College received 42 new complaints and opened one Registrar’s Investigation, for a total of 43 new matters. The nature of service in relation to these matters is as follows: ICRC Meetings The […]
The following are summaries of some three decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee 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. […]
FIRST QUARTER, JUNE 1, 2020 – AUGUST 31, 2020
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since July 2020.
Download the 2019-2020 audit summary financial.