Practitioners

Practice, research and education directs CPA’s mandate. CPA focuses on such issues as access to service, health human resources, surveillance and collaborative practice, and engaging in various advocacy activities and partnerships.

CPA keeps itself apprised of issues affecting the discipline and the membership, and regularly represents the membership at various conferences and events. See what issues are currently affecting the practice of psychology and find out about recent and upcoming conferences.

NEW: Important information for providers of services to clients of the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) about the approaching deadline for claims submission.
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NEW: The BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program is actively seeking applications from individuals interested in delivering Responsible Gambling Services to casino and gaming centre patrons

NEW: Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Convention is being held in Toronto, ON, November 10-13, 2011.

NEW: 6th Annual QWQHC Summit March 1-2, 2012 in Vancouver, BC (August 10, 2011)

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Access to health services, particularly to quality health care by reducing wait times for assessment and treatment, is a key issue for Canadians and government. Missing among this is a focus on access to mental health services and the health care professionals who provide them. Bringing public and government attention to this issue is a key priority for CPA. More…

Surveillance and surveys are key methods of data collection in psychology. CPA has administered many surveys in the past, including one on the geographical locations of clinical psychologists in Canada. Currently, CPA is carrying out a funded quality assurance program to collect information about psychology practitioners and the clients they see. More…

Few studies have focused on the workplace health and well-being of health professionals who provide mental health services. Further, there is little data on the number of psychologists. CPA is involved in various activities to bring attention to the health human resources needs specific to psychologists and mental health services. More…

CPA has compiled information specific to the registration, licensing and certification of individuals to practice psychology in Canada. More…