Lack of adequate planning for the closure of a member’s practice, especially when this is sudden or unexpected, can lead to difficulties for clients and patients.   More >>>
News
Information from the Practice Advice Service
As might be expected, about half of the inquiries received from members over the past many months relate to practicing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The evolving nature of these questions is reflected in the advice provided by the College in email messages to members.   More >>>
Council Highlights – June 12, 2020
Since the March meeting there have been a number of changes to the College Council. Ms. Christine DiZazzo, (District 7, Psychological Associate) and Dr. Patricia Minnes (District 8, Academic) have left Council after many years of service. We gratefully acknowledge their involvement and contributions.   More >>>
Oral Examiner Thank You
The College would like to thank the following who acted as Oral Examiners in June 2020:   More >>>
Barbara Wand Seminar in Professional Ethics, Standards and Conduct
Please join us on Tuesday, September 15 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for this webcast event. Registration details to follow and on the website.   More >>>
Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee
In the fourth quarter, the College received 26 new complaints and opened one Registrar's Investigation and one Health Inquiry, for a total of 28 new matters.   More >>>
Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) Decisions
The following are summaries of some recent decisions of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee reflecting three different dispositions.   More >>>
Discipline Committee Report
Discipline Committee Report for the Fourth Quarter, March 1st, 2020 through to May 31st, 2020.   More >>>
Changes to the Register
The College would like to congratulate those Psychologist and Psychological Associate members who have received Certificates of Registration since April 2020.   More >>>
A Commitment to Anti-Racism
Message from the Desk of the Registrar The College believes we must not tolerate systemic racism and prejudice within our profession and the communities in which we work and live. The College recognizes the pain and anger that has accompanied current violent events and the trauma experienced by so many […]   More >>>
COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS – JUNE 26, 2020
The College continues to monitor the information from the Ministry of Health concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes participating in daily briefings organized by the Ministry Emergency Operations Centre (MEOC), sharing information with the other Health Regulatory Colleges and generally monitoring the information made available by the Ministry and the Chief […]   More >>>
COVID-19 Information for Members – May 27, 2020
COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS Revised Directive #2 (May 26, 2020) Authorizes Gradual Restarting of Services Dear Members, On May 26th, 2020 the Chief Medical Officer of Health amended Directive #2 to permit the gradual return to the delivery of non-urgent care. The revised Directive #2 states that, “All deferred and non-essential services carried out […]   More >>>
COVID-19 Information for Members – May 14, 2020
RETURN TO WORK PLANNING Dear Members, As you are aware, Premier Doug Ford made an announcement today regarding the first stage in Ontario’s reopening. The announcement listed a number of services and businesses that may be able to reopen on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. It is important to remember that […]   More >>>
COVID-19 Information for Members – April 20, 2020
Frequently Asked Question Over the past two weeks the College has received numerous questions from members regarding practice issues related to service provision during the coronavirus pandemic. Since many of these were quite similar, I have prepared the following set of FAQs in an effort to address some of the […]   More >>>
COVID-19 Information for Members – April 8, 2020
This update contains important information on three topics: Health Care Provider Recruitment by the Ministry of Health Further Information on Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Redeployment Requests Made of Members by Employers Health Care Provider Recruitment As previously announced in the College email of March 23rd, the […]   More >>>
Call for Interest in Statutory College Committees for 2020 – 2021
Submissions Due by May 8, 2020 Dear Members, The College is beginning the process for selection and appointment of members who are interested in serving on College Committees beginning in June 2020. The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, requires the College to have seven Statutory Committees: Executive; Registration; Inquiries, Complaints […]   More >>>
COVID-19 Information for Members – March 30, 2020
IMPORTANT FEE PAYMENT AND RENEWAL INFORMATION Fee Deadline Extended to August 1, 2020 The College is well aware of the extreme financial impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on members and their families. We know that some members have had to significantly decrease their level of service and in some […]   More >>>
COVID-19 Information for Members – March 23, 2020
Chief Medical Officer of Health – Directive for Healthcare Providers On Friday March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Health forwarded a copy of a Directive from the Chief Medical Officer of Health to all Regulatory Colleges. The Directive is available on the College website. As you will read, the Chief Medical […]   More >>>