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The College of Psychologists of British Columbia

Welcome to the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, the regulatory body for the profession of psychology in B.C. This website contains information for members of the public, applicants for registration, and for registrants. The College's role is to protect the public interest by regulating the practice of psychology and monitoring the practice of psychology practitioners. The College sets the standards for the practice of psychology.  The practice of psychology in B.C. is regulated under the Health Professions Act (HPA), the Psychologists Regulation, the Bylaws and the Code of Conduct. 

Applying for Registration?

We have created a document which provides applicants with information regarding what is required for registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.
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You and Your Psychologist.

Please click here for information regarding what you can expect when working with a psychologist.
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News and Announcements

Looking for a Psychologist?

The College of Psychologists of British Columbia is the regulatory body for the profession of psychology in B.C. and provides information to the public about the registration status of its registrants to the public. To find information about a registered psychologist, please click here. The College does not offer a referral service. (For information on how to get a referral for a psychologist click here.)

Our Mandate

To regulate the profession of psychology in the public interest in accordance with the Health Professions Act of British Columbia by setting the standards for competent and ethical practice, promoting excellence and taking action when standards are not met.
Advance Care Planning

Please use these links to access important information about changes to Advance Care planning legislation effective September 1, 2011.

Health Care Providers Guide Provincial Presentation
Health Providers Guide to Consent to Health Care
Advance Care Planning Definitions
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.

Spring 2011 Chronicle

The Spring Chronicle may be downloaded by clicking on this link:  Chronicle - Spring 2011 .

Examination and Workshop Schedule - 2011

The Examinations and Workshops for 2011 have been scheduled as follows:

2011 Examination and Workshop Schedule

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