HEADLINES is the official publication of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the governing body for Psychological Practitioners, Psychologists and Psychological Associates, in Ontario.
This is the first issue of our redesigned quarterly newsletter formerly called The Bulletin. We hope you enjoy the new format, and layout. HeadLines is only one part of the Communication Modernization Strategy undertaken by the College.
It is hard to believe, that just a few months ago, in the depths of winter we were thinking about the coming summer, travel, relaxation and a pleasant break from the routines of winter. And then it began: the spread of COVID-19 and the dramatic changes that each of us has had to face both professionally and in our personal lives.
Physical distancing measures necessary to decrease the spread of COVID-19 have led to the postponement of in- person Peer Assisted Reviews and to flexibility in upcoming Quality Assurance deadlines.
Lack of adequate planning for the closure of a member’s practice, especially when this is sudden or unexpected, can lead to difficulties for clients and patients.
As might be expected, about half of the inquiries received from members over the past many months relate to practicing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The evolving nature of these questions is reflected in the advice provided by the College in email messages to members.
Since the March meeting there have been a number of changes to the College Council. Ms. Christine DiZazzo, (District 7, Psychological Associate) and Dr. Patricia Minnes (District 8, Academic) have left Council after many years of service. We gratefully acknowledge their involvement and contributions.
The College would like to thank the following who acted as Oral Examiners in June 2020:
Please join us on Tuesday, September 15 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for this webcast event.
Registration details to follow and on the website.
In the fourth quarter, the College received 26 new complaints and opened one Registrar’s Investigation and one Health Inquiry, for a total of 28 new matters.
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee reflecting three different dispositions.
Discipline Committee Report for the Fourth Quarter, March 1st, 2020 through to May 31st, 2020.
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since April 2020.