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. More >>>
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. More >>>
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. More >>>
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. More >>>
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. More >>>
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. More >>>
The College would like to thank the following who acted as Oral Examiners in June 2020: More >>>
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. More >>>
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. More >>>
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee reflecting three different dispositions. More >>>
Discipline Committee Report for the Fourth Quarter, March 1st, 2020 through to May 31st, 2020. More >>>
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since April 2020. More >>>
Message from the Desk of the Registrar The College believes we must not tolerate systemic racism and prejudice within our profession and the communities in which we work and live. The College recognizes the pain and anger that has accompanied current violent events and the trauma experienced by so many […] More >>>
The College continues to monitor the information from the Ministry of Health concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes participating in daily briefings organized by the Ministry Emergency Operations Centre (MEOC), sharing information with the other Health Regulatory Colleges and generally monitoring the information made available by the Ministry and the Chief […] More >>>
COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS Revised Directive #2 (May 26, 2020) Authorizes Gradual Restarting of Services Dear Members, On May 26th, 2020 the Chief Medical Officer of Health amended Directive #2 to permit the gradual return to the delivery of non-urgent care. The revised Directive #2 states that, “All deferred and non-essential services carried out […] More >>>
RETURN TO WORK PLANNING Dear Members, As you are aware, Premier Doug Ford made an announcement today regarding the first stage in Ontario’s reopening. The announcement listed a number of services and businesses that may be able to reopen on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. It is important to remember that […] More >>>
Frequently Asked Question Over the past two weeks the College has received numerous questions from members regarding practice issues related to service provision during the coronavirus pandemic. Since many of these were quite similar, I have prepared the following set of FAQs in an effort to address some of the […] More >>>
This update contains important information on three topics: Health Care Provider Recruitment by the Ministry of Health Further Information on Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Redeployment Requests Made of Members by Employers Health Care Provider Recruitment As previously announced in the College email of March 23rd, the […] More >>>