President’s Message
Published: January 31, 2024It’s the start of a new year and as I look to the future in 2024, I am filled with anticipation.
HEADLINES is the official publication of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the governing body for psychological practitioners; Psychologists and Psychological Associates, in Ontario.
It’s the start of a new year and as I look to the future in 2024, I am filled with anticipation.
One hundred and eleven years ago, John Watson wrote the seminal paper, “Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It (1913)” in the journal, Psychological Review.
The College is dedicated to treating all peoples with dignity and respect. As part of this commitment, it is important to highlight the factors that impact health equity, the diversity of our membership, and the experience of feeling a sense of belonging and inclusion.
As the days draw nearer to proclamation on July 1, 2024, the College is eagerly preparing to welcome Behaviour Analysts into what will be the new College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
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.
All registrants of the College, except for those holding a Retired Certificate, are reminded that they must participate in continuing education and professional development activities to fulfill the requirements of the Continuing Professional Development Program every two years.
The Practice Advice Service provides information to College members and members of the public about relevant Legislation, Regulations, Standards of Professional Conduct, 2017, and other practical considerations.
The election to Council for Electoral Districts 5 (GTA East), 6 (GTA West) and Psychological Associates (non-Voting) will take place on March 31, 2024.
As of January 1, 2024, the IPC has the discretion to issue administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) as part of its enforcement powers for violations of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
The College would like to thank the following who acted as Oral Examiners in December 2023.
The College Council met virtually on December 15, 2023. Information provided to members of Council for their review in preparation for their deliberations and decision-making was posted on the homepage of the College website a week in advance of the meeting.
SECOND QUARTER, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 – NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, reflecting three different dispositions.
SECOND QUARTER, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 – NOVEMBER 30, 2023
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since November 2023.