HEADLINES is the official publication of the 51吃瓜黑料网, the governing body for psychological practitioners; Psychologists, Psychological Associates and Applied Behaviour Analysts, in Ontario.
It鈥檚 sunny and hot.聽 The sultry days of summer are here.聽 And, so is the start of the new College year.聽 I appreciate the opportunity that I have been given by Council to lead once more as President in 2022-2023.
The College has launched a dedicated ABA Portal on its website in which is posted regular updates on the progress toward the Regulation of Applied Behaviour Analysis as well as answers to the most frequently asked questions.
The College remains committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion聽(EDI) and to 聽incorporating EDI into all aspects of the College鈥檚 work and its regulatory processes and encouraging the same within the larger profession.
Under the Health Professions Procedural Code, being Schedule 2 of the聽Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, all Health Regulatory Colleges in Ontario are required to ensure that their members undergo peer and practice assessments of their professional knowledge, skill, and judgment.
Working within the statutory requirements established for all Health Regulatory Colleges in Ontario; the College views its聽Quality Assurance Programs聽as a means of supporting members in maintaining their knowledge and skills throughout their careers.
The Practice Advice Service provides information to College members and members of the public regarding relevant Legislation, Regulations, Standards of Professional Conduct, 2017, and other Guidelines.
The College Council met virtually on June 17, 2022. Information provided to members of Council for their review in anticipation of their deliberations and decision-making is posted on the homepage of College website a week in advance of meetings.
The College would like to thank the following who acted as Oral Examiners in June 2022.
In the 4th quarter, the College received 30 new complaints and opened 1 Registrar鈥檚 Investigation, for a total of 31 new matters.
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee reflecting three different dispositions.
There was one referral to the Discipline Committee in the 4th quarter.
he College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since April 2022.