Draft Practice Advisories

The College is pleased that the recirculation of the draft advisories has generated interest and response. These Advisories were previously mailed to each registrant and have been posted on the website since January 2008. As previously noted, Draft Advisory #4 has been extensively redrafted in response to the very recent rule change in the courts.

The following paragraph has been previously distributed to registrants and is on the practice advisory page on the website:

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.

The College would appreciate registrants offering feedback doing so by making suggestions about how to improve the guideline information intended by the advisory, in addition to expressing concerns about the content in any draft. Registrants are reminded that, while advisories are guidelines, the Code of Conduct contains the "rules" by which registrant conduct is evaluated. Registrants are referred, in particular, to Standard 3.8, which states that: "A registrant must maintain current knowledge of all federal and provincial statutes and regulations, and other agency and professional bylaws, codes of conduct and practice advisories that relate to the performance of psychological services." Registrants are reminded of their obligations to understand the standards which govern their conduct and to ensure the accuracy of their statements when discussing standards, codes, and guidelines, including when making posts on the internet. Registrants are also encouraged to send feedback directly to the College using the practicesupport@collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca email address.



CPBC Practice Support for Registrants

The College announces the launch of a new service for registrants called CPBC Practice Support.  Click here for a copy of the CPBC Practice Support Brochure.  Practice Support Brochure . 






Draft Practice Advisories - Drafts - UPDATED

Draft practice advisories are available for registrant comment and feedback by clicking on registrants to the left and clicking "draft practice advisories" or by clicking on the following link:

http://www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca/dpa.php.

The College is pleased that the recirculation of the draft advisories has generated interest and response. These Advisories were previously mailed to each registrant and have been posted on the website since January 2008. As previously noted, Draft Advisory #4 has been extensively redrafted in response to the very recent rule change in the courts.

The following paragraph has been previously distributed to registrants and is on the practice advisory page on the website:

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.

The College would appreciate registrants offering feedback doing so by making suggestions about how to improve the guideline information intended by the advisory, in addition to expressing concerns about the content in any draft. Registrants are reminded that, while advisories are guidelines, the Code of Conduct contains the "rules" by which registrant conduct is evaluated. Registrants are referred, in particular, to Standard 3.8, which states that: "A registrant must maintain current knowledge of all federal and provincial statutes and regulations, and other agency and professional bylaws, codes of conduct and practice advisories that relate to the performance of psychological services." Registrants are reminded of their obligations to understand the standards which govern their conduct and to ensure the accuracy of their statements when discussing standards, codes, and guidelines, including when making posts on the internet. Registrants are also encouraged to send feedback directly to the College using the practicesupport@collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca email address.

 



2009 Annual Report

The College is pleased to publish the 2009 Annual Report.
 
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Next Round of Oral Examinations

The next round of oral examinations has been scheduled for September 27 – October 8, 2010. Applicants who have been notified of their movement to the oral examination phase of their application and who wish to take the oral exam during this period are invited to submit the “Request to be Scheduled for an Examination or Workshop” form, available on the College website, along with the appropriate fee.  The deadline for th ... more


CPBC Workshops

Stay tuned for future workshop dates during 2010.

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Classes of Registration

The Registration Committee of the College of Psychologists of B.C. is currently reviewing classes of registration, including consideration of the existing classes of psychologist and psychological associate, as well as the introduction of new classes to reflect particular circumscribed areas of practice.  Registrants who wish to put forward comments or suggestions are invit ... more


Examination and Workshop Schedule - 2010

Examination and Workshop Schedule - 2010 ... more


New Issue of the Chronicle & CPBC Practice Support

The latest edition of the Chronicle is being mailed from the College office today.  Click here to read the latest news and information from the College including important information about the launch of the new CPBC Practice Support Service for registrants.  Chronicle - March 2010 . Details of the service are also outlined in the Practice ... more


Information on Naming a Professional Executor

Registrants should all have received an information package on the requirement to name a Professional Executor as part of the 2010 renewal process.  A copy of the information sheet, decision-tree, and FAQs is also available on line by clicking the following link:  Professional Executor Information Package.  The next link provides a copy of the Designation Form, which is Form "C" in the renewal package. Designation of a Professional Executor



Foreign Trained Psych - Information Mtg

Foreign Trained Psychology Professionals

When? Upcoming Dates To Be Announced

Where? College of Psychologists of BC 404-1755 West Broadway, Vancouver BC

For Whom? Psychology professionals (pre-applicants) who received their education and training outside of Canada or the US.

How to sign up? Once dates are posted, please phone the College office 604-736-6164, Ext　307 to RSVP for this event.

This meeting is for psychology professionals who received their education and training outside of Canada or the US and will provide an　opportunity for pre-applicants to ask questions regarding how  their foreign credentials correspond to our registration requirements. This meeting is for foreign trained pre-applicants only. Persons who have already submitted an application will have an opportunity to attend an orientation session for applicants. 

For more information regarding credential recognition please visit the following link to the Foreign Credentials Referral Office http://www.credentials.gc.ca/index.asp

Health Professions Act

The Ministry of Health Services has posted a revised unofficial consolidation of the Health Professions Act.

This version is current to June 3, 2010, and includes all amendments enacted but not yet in force.

http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/leg/pdfs/HPA_unofficial_consolidation_Jun_03_2010.pdf

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Announcements to Registrants

 
AIT and TILMA Mobility Applications

 Effective April 1, 2009, and consistent with the terms of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and the British Columbia/Alberta Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), the College of Psychologists of British Columbia will continue to register registered psychologists and registered psychological associates currently registered in another jurisdiction in Canada in accordance with the provisions of these Agreements.

 

Application forms, FAQs and information about the application process are available on these pages.  Please contact the College for any further information in writing.
 

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