The Code of Conduct of the College sets out standards for the conduct of Registrants. Registrants are legally required to comply with the Code. The Code is not exhaustive and registrants must also comply with minimum standards of professional conduct and competence. Violation of the Code or other forms of misconduct may result in discipline.

The 2009 Code of Conduct can be downloaded here. CPBC CODE OF CONDUCT 2009 [Here is a copy of the previous Code of Conduct, 2002, which was in effect until December 31, 2008.]

Practice Advisories are guidelines written in reference to the Code of Conduct. Once published to the profession, registrants are presumed to have knowledge of Practice Advisories and it is recommended that they be guided by them in their practice of psychology. Practice Advisories may be referred to and relied upon by the Inquiry Committee or the Discipline Committee to assess the conduct of a registrant and determine if a registrant has contravened a provision of the bylaws, including the Code of Conduct, has engaged in professional misconduct, unprofessional conduct or unethical conduct, or is competent to practice psychology. While intended to have broad application, not all Practice Advisories apply to all work settings or circumstances.

Registrants facing questions or decisions about appropriate conduct or competence in their practice should reflect on their answer to the following:  Do other competent psychologists who practice in my area conduct themselves in the same way or practice in the way that I am contemplating?  If your answer is to the affirmative, then you are likely meeting minimum standards. If your answer is no, or you do not know the answer, then you should reconsider and seek consultation with competent colleagues practicing in your area.