AGM Update
The College AGM for the 2010 year and this year’s continuing competency presentation was held at SFU Harbour Centre on May 26, 2011.
Approximately 24% (n=257) of all registrants practicing in British Columbia attended the meeting through sites in Vancouver and Victoria, and through the webcast.
The Board, Committee, and Registrar reports covered important areas that impact on the regulation of the psychology profession in British Columbia.
The continuing competency presentation on “The CPBC Code of Conduct: A Psychologist’s Best Friend” was well-received and sparked active participation and interest.
Attendance at the AGM may be applied towards Category C of the Continuing Competency Program requirements (1 hour). Attendance at the continuing competency presentation may be applied towards Category A and towards Category D requirements (1 hour).
All registrants should now have received a copy of the 2010 Annual Report, a copy of which is also available on the website under the Publications tab.
College Website
Please stay tuned to this space for additional information about the College website as some of its new features and functionality are unfolded.
Planned functions include online address changes that can be automatically submitted to the College office and online College workshop and event sign-up and RSVP capability.
The College appreciates the constructive comments and feedback it has received from registrants thus far.
Notice to College Registrants
Registrants are advised that British Columbia's Representative for Children and Youth issued a report on April 14, 2011 titled "Phallometric Testing and B.C.'s Youth Justice System." This report contains a review of, and recommendations regarding, the use of phallometric testing with adolescents engaged with the criminal justice system as a consequence of sexual offending. All registrants should familiarize themselves with the contents of this report and make note of its recommendations. A copy of the report may be found by clicking here.
The College has this report under careful review and will provide registrants with further information as appropriate.
Draft Practice Advisories
Draft Practice Advisory #01 - [Consent and Billing Issues When Services are Performed by a Supervisee]