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Good news for registrants who've been patiently waiting to write the registration exam during the pandemic. Four dates have been booked for April, and remote proctoring will be available. If you are eligible to write the exam, expect to receive an email about this in the next few days. You'll be asked to indicate which date you'd prefer to write on (April 5, 6, 7 or 8), if you have any accommodation/accessibility requirements, and so forth. Details here: https://www.crpo.ca/registration-exam-dates-now-posted/

Having trouble logging in to the revamped user system? Wondering why you don't have independent practice, or why your group supervision hours appear to be in the wrong category, or why some of your hours are not accepted? Before you email us, check our handy new FAQ: https://www.crpo.ca/faq-on-crpos-user-management-system/

Good news, registrants and applicants. Our new and improved registration portal is now open! We are still ironing out the bumps, but Facebook users who are keen to access their CRPO accounts are invited to log in and take a look around. (All registrants and applicants will be receiving an email with this information in the next couple of days.) Here's how you get in: 1. Go to the new login page: https://crpo.ca.thentiacloud.net/webs/crpo/appservice/... 2. Click on either the applicant portal or the registrant portal (whichever applies to you). 3. Click on Forgot password. 4. Enter the email address you have on file with CRPO. 5. Hit submit and a temporary password will be emailed to you. NB: It may take up to 10 minutes for the reset email to come through. 6. Log in using the temporary password. You will be prompted to set a new password and answer security questions. 7. That’s it! You’re in your user account. Take a few minutes to look around and let us know what you think. See more

New Communique out today, so check your inboxes! https://conta.cc/2LEb0VT

In case you didn't read the COVID bulletin emailed out to all registrants yesterday, here's the bottom line: The directive related to the provision of health care services has not changed as part of the provincial stay at home order. RPs should be practicing remotely to the greatest extent possible in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19. As has been the case for some time, if you have clients who you cannot see using phone, teleconference or other remote technologies, a...nd who would be at risk if you were unable to provide care, use your best clinical judgement to manage this situation, including using appropriate infection prevention and control practices. All of CRPO’s COVID-19 resources--including Frequently Asked Questions about conditions under which you may choose to see a client in person, mask-wearing and electronic practice--are here: https://www.crpo.ca/faqs-covid-19/

As a psychotherapist, you can’t always predict what’s going to happen in a therapy session when you’re practicing remotely. So how do you prepare for the unexpected? Join Talia Singer, PhD, RN, RP for a lively one-hour webinar about the intersection of ethical standards and practical decision-making in an online world. She’ll explore how to be mindful of boundaries in the unbounded space of electronic practice, discuss practical examples of crossing the invisible line online, highlight the power dynamics present in the online environment, and answer burning questions you may have. This event is taking place live on Wednesday, December 2, 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Register here to secure your seat: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0uceqpqDotGdB0pUgcy1tAaDVkZRlNi

Attention, applicants! Here is an update for applications at the Under Review and Registrar Review stage in the application assessment process. For information about the application assessment process, please see here: https://www.crpo.ca/assessment-of-applications/... Applicants can check their status by logging into their CRPO account, clicking on the Registration tab, clicking Return to Application, and then scrolling down towards the bottom of the application. Under Review: Staff are processing recognized program applications submitted September 17. Staff are also processing mapping tool applications submitted early September. Registrar Review: It is estimated that your application will be processed within three weeks. However, if staff is uncertain whether you meet one or more of the registration requirements, the process will take longer and your application may be referred to panel of the Registration Committee. NB: Status update requests increase the delay for application processing. CRPO does not expedite applications for employment offers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application as soon as they have substantially completed their program.

Are you wondering if you should speed up your CRPO application to get it in before the end of the year, or chill out and submit next year? Get important information on your options here. https://www.crpo.ca/changes-are-coming-for-applicants/

Attention students and applicants! CRPO is making improvements to our Registrant management system that may affect YOU if you have not yet submitted your application. As of January 4, 2021, the application section of the Registrant management system will be offline and will remain offline until late January, 2021. ... As such, applicants may choose to expedite their applications and submit them to CRPO on or before January 4, 2021. Alternatively, applicants are encouraged to login in late January, 2021 to ensure that partial applications have not been affected by system upgrades. We encourage all applicants who won’t be submitting before January 4, 2021 to ensure that they have backup copies of everything posted to their application forms. Edited to clarify: Applicants CANNOT print off incomplete applications, so you may consider screenshots of any materials you don't have backup copies for.

Did you attend the CRPO's virtual town hall last month? In case you missed it, we posted a video recording of the presentation and Q&A session. Check out the details here: https://www.crpo.ca/virtual-town-hall-recording-now-availa/

Here is an update for applications at the Under Review and Registrar Review stage in the application assessment process. For information about the application assessment process, please see here: https://www.crpo.ca/assessment-of-applications/. Applicants can check their status by logging into their CRPO account, clicking on the Registration tab, clicking Return to Application, and then scrolling down towards the bottom of the application. Under Review: Staff are currently pr...ocessing a number of mapping tool applications from August. Staff are also processing recognized program applications submitted September. Registrar Review: It is estimated that your application will be processed within three weeks. However, if staff is uncertain whether you meet one or more of the registration requirements, the process will take longer and your application may be referred to panel of the Registration Committee. Please note that status update requests increase the delay for application processing. CRPO does not expedite applications for employment offers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application as soon as they have substantially completed their program.

An update about the October registration exam is now posted on the CRPO website. https://www.crpo.ca/registration-exam-update/

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and the theme this year is: there is no health without mental health. Learn more about this special week here: https://www.camimh.ca/faces-campaign/#tab-1-2

Good news, applicants. CRPO staff are now processing applications received in July.

CRPO's 2019-2020 Annual Report is now available! For the fiscal period, we focus on governance reform, pandemic response & the controlled act of psychotherapy. See the full report here: https://bit.ly/33gShEo

CRPO is hosting a virtual town hall on September 30 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. where we will cover core areas of our work, recent developments in the regulatory community & invite your thoughts on issues facing the profession. Register now! https://bit.ly/3jCi94b

CRPO Council will meet on August 20. While we continue to operate remotely during the pandemic, observers are welcome to register to view the Council meeting via Zoom. Check out our website for details on how to register: https://www.crpo.ca/council-meetings/

Are you an RP looking to contribute your knowledge and skills as a CRPO non-council member appointment? We are currently looking to appoint 7 RPs to CRPO committees and you have one week left to submit your CV! Find all the details here: https://bit.ly/3htcPPm

There's still time for you to provide feedback for our two open public consultations. Check out the draft policies on Clinical Experience for Registration and Review & Recognition and let us know what you think. Consultation closes July 31st. https://www.crpo.ca/public-consultations/

Have you checked out CRPO’s COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions page? The answer to the How are documentation requirements for applying to CRPO impacted by the pandemic?" question has been updated. As of August 1, 2020, CRPO will return to the normal policy regarding documentation requirements for transcripts and statutory declarations. CRPO has also started accepting emailed transcripts/credentials assessments directly from institutions. See the FAQ for the full updated answer. https://www.crpo.ca/faqs-covid-19/

RPs, if you're seeing clients in person, did you know you should be wearing a mask? Get info about this and other coronavirus impacts on care in our latest bulletin: https://conta.cc/32oAqMV

In the spirit of accountability, CRPO has published an update on what we have done so far to examine our role and engage in anti-racist action, and what we have planned to work on this fall. https://www.crpo.ca/accountability-on-anti-racism/

Good news, applicants. CRPO staff are now processing applications received in June.

For folks working in mental health, you may have specific COVID infection prevention and control needs, depending on the setting you work in. The Toronto Region COVID-19 Mental Health and Addictions Working Group Table is inviting providers to join a weekly webinar series with Dr. Renee Logan, CAMH Hospitalist and IPAC specialist. The webinar will review COVID-19 resources for community providers, including IPAC and other priority areas followed by Q&A. For info on how to attend the webinars: https://www.crpo.ca/webinar-series-covid-19-resources-for-/

CRPO has 2 open public consultations & we want your feedback! Check out our website for info on the Review & Recognition and Clinical Experience for Registration policies & respond to a short survey to let us know what you think. Survey closes on July 31. https://www.crpo.ca/public-consultations/

CRPO is actively looking to appoint Black, Indigenous and RPs of colour to serve on a number of committees. Applicants with specific areas of knowledge, skill and expertise are particularly in demand, including RPs who work in community settings and hospitals, have experience working with children, families, immigrants, and people with disabilities, and who have knowledge of internationally trained practitioners. Do you want to make a contribution to public protection? Click here for more info: https://www.crpo.ca/call-for-non-council-member-appointmen/

Applicants, CRPO staff are now reviewing applications received in May.

In a week when protests over the death of George Floyd and others have taken place across the world, CRPO condemns racism and racial discrimination in all its forms. Research demonstrates that Black communities face significant mental health impacts due to anti-Black violence. As a regulator working in the interests of the public, CRPO stands opposed to systemic oppression and violence. We stand with Black communities across Ontario and have made a donation to the Black Health Alliance to support their Pathways to Care project, which is aimed at at removing barriers and improving access to mental health and addictions services for Black children, youth and their families.

We want your feedback! CRPO just posted two policies for public consultation. Read through the draft Review & Recognition and Clinical Experience for Registration policies and complete a brief survey: https://www.crpo.ca/public-consultations/ You have until July 31 to submit your feedback.

RPs, are you wondering if and how you could return to in-person practice? We've got guidance for you. https://www.crpo.ca/in-person-plan/

Good news, RPs. CRPO staff are now reviewing applications received in April.

RPs, looking for exam updates? We've got a second sitting booked for this October. Get all the details here: https://www.crpo.ca/2020-registration-exam-update-faq/

RPs, in case you didn't see this in your inbox last Thursday, here's the latest from CRPO on preparing for returning to in-person practice. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/CRPO-Coronavirus-Bullet

CRPO has just posted 2 practical tools to assist RPs in preparing to return to in-person practice. https://www.crpo.ca/guidance-for-return-to-in-person-pract/ And don't forget to check out the latest #COVID19 FAQs here: https://www.crpo.ca/faqs-covid-19/

RPs, the provincial Ministry of Health has published guidance for Community-Based Mental Health and Addiction Service Providers in Residential Settings. Use this guidance around returning to in-person practice. http://www.health.gov.on.ca//docs/2019_MHA_res_guidance.pdf

Registrants, did you receive our latest COVID-19 Bulletin? If not, find it here https://myemail.constantcontact.com/CRPO-Coronavirus-Bullet or on our COVID-19 resources page: https://www.crpo.ca/faqs-covid-19/

Good news, applicants. CRPO staff are now reviewing applications received in March.

RPs practicing in Districts 2, 3 & 4: Last call to nominate yourself or one of your peers for election to CRPO Council! The nomination period closes on Monday at noon. Check out all the details on our website: https://www.crpo.ca/council-elections/

Are you an RP practicing in District 2 (North), 3 (Ottawa region) or 4 (Durham)? Nominate yourself or one of your peers for election to CRPO Council. Nominations close April 20, so don't delay! Check out this short video on why you should consider running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDZYdLM2MJ8

Ontario's Ministry of Health has launched an online portal to match available healthcare workers with employers to increase capacity of hospitals, clinics, etc. to stop the spread of #COVID19. Find all the details and links to resources on our website: https://crpo.ca/ministry-launches-workforce-matching-portal/

Good news, applicants. We are now starting to review applications that were made to CRPO in February.

RPs in Districts 2, 3 & 4: Curious about running for election to CRPO Council? Consider nominating yourself or one of your peers for election to CRPO Council. Join us for a webinar on April 7 to learn more: https://www.crpo.ca/council-elections/ And check out this short video on why you might consider running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDZYdLM2MJ8

Are you a psychotherapy client wondering why your care has changed during the global pandemic? Registered Psychotherapists have been required to adjust how they practice in order to support physical distancing. Here's how. https://www.crpo.ca/a-note-to-psychotherapy-clients-about-/

RPs, today is your last day to submit your registration renewal form to CRPO. https://www.crpo.ca/renewal/

Are you an RP practicing in District 2, 3 or 4? We are currently seeking nominations for 3 positions on CRPO Council. To learn more about becoming a Council member, join our free webinar on April 7. Check out our website for info & to register! https://www.crpo.ca/council-elections/

We would like to remind any registrant who has traveled or been exposed to a known or probable case of COVID-19 infection that government and public health directives are that you must self-isolate for 14 days. Instructions on how to self-isolate have been posted by Public Health Ontario. Not abiding by these requirements exposes your clients to undue risk and if CRPO was to receive a complaint or report about it - may be disgraceful, dishonourable, unprofessional or unbecoming conduct.

Good morning, applicants. Good news: our registration team is now reviewing applications that CRPO received in January. We will keep you posted as to when we start the February applications.

RPs, check your inbox for our latest coronavirus bulletin. There's information about the option to defer renewal payments, electronic practice and more. Or read it here: https://conta.cc/2QM03Rk

Here's a tidy infographic with all the physical distancing reminders you need. https://www.canada.ca//social-distancing-infograph/social-

RPs, you've likely heard the provincial government is shutting down non-essential businesses tonight. What does that mean for you? https://www.crpo.ca/ontario-government-orders-closure-of-a/

RPs and other health care providers: front line health care providers requesting donations from anyone who has any spare personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, gowns, face shields). If you have spare equipment at your practice, please consider donating them to any front line providers in your community.

The ON government is recruiting health care professionals to help reduce the stress on the health care system in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. CRPO asks RPs to consider helping out. Here's how: http://healthforceontario.ca/en/M4/COVID19

With health authorities recommending social distancing measures, we have created a news post for RPs regarding implementing electronic practice. Check out the latest post, and keep checking the New section of our website - we are posting lots of information and updating frequently! https://www.crpo.ca/implementing-electronic-practice/

As of March 16, 2020 and until further notice, we are unable to receive official transcripts and credential evaluations by mail. During this time, applicants can upload an unofficial transcript to the ‘Documents’ tab of their CRPO account. Applicants must send a message to notify CRPO staff once they have uploaded the documentation. A hard copy official transcript mailed to CRPO at a later date will be required in order to sign up for the Registration Exam after approval. ... Internationally trained applicants are encouraged to obtain a credential assessment through World Education Services since they send CRPO the completed evaluations with transcripts electronically. CRPO normally requires the statutory declaration to be signed by an authorized individual (e.g. Commissioner of Oaths, notary public or judge). Until further notice, CRPO will accept statutory declarations only signed by the applicant. At a later date in order to sign up for the Registration Exam, a statutory declaration signed by an authorized individual will be required.

CRPO has made the decision to extend the deadline for payment of renewal fees to June 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EST for any registrant whose income will be affected by the pandemic. PLEASE NOTE: This extension applies only to payment; the information required for renewal must still be provided by the March 31, 2020 deadline. Get the full details here: https://www.crpo.ca/message-to-registrants-re-renewal-2020/

RPs: You have questions, we have answers! CRPO has compiled a list of FAQs to assist you in navigating the #COVID19 pandemic. Check out our website for up-to-date info: https://www.crpo.ca/advice-to-rps-regarding-covid-19/

CRPO’s staff moved to a virtual format as of March 16 and will stay off site until further notice. This is in line with advice from the federal Chief Public Health Officer, the provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health, and the Toronto Medical Officer of Health to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While we are offsite, work continues on a full time basis staff can be reached using their usual CRPO email and telephone contacts during regular office hours. https://www.crpo.ca/notice-to-the-crpo-community/

Good morning! Did you submit your CRPO application in December 2019? Good news - staff are currently processing December applications. https://www.crpo.ca/assessment-of-applications/

Registrants, have you watched our renewal video yet? If you haven't completed your renewal, checked it out. https://youtu.be/N4fLY3VtGDw

RPs, are you thinking about how to protect yourself and your clients during this time of growing concern around coronavirus? We've got some advice. https://www.crpo.ca/advice-to-rps-regarding-coronavirus/

Are you new to being a CRPO registrant? We have a new video orienting you to everything you should know about being a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualitying). https://www.crpo.ca/new-members/

Do you sometimes refer to your title as "RP (Q)"? Don't. It may seem minor, but CRPO registrants must use the titles conferred by the College when acting in a professional capacity. This is so that the public that you serve understands your credential. While a Qualifying registrant of CRPO it is important that you display this title correctly. The appropriate title to use is Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) or RP (Qualifying). No other abbreviation is acceptable, including RP (Q).

CRPO had a flurry of registration applications toward the end of 2019. As a result, we've hired more staff to handle that spike in the volume of applications. We'll be posting periodically on Facebook to let applicants know where we are at in the process. Currently, CRPO staff are processing applications that were submitted in November 2019. https://www.crpo.ca/assessment-of-applications/

Future applicants, please remember that a transcript sent directly from your educational institution to CRPO is required before we will start the review of your application. https://www.crpo.ca/applying-to-crpo/

Did you know? You can get answers to your membership renewal questions quickly and easily by watching our short video: https://www.crpo.ca/renewal/

For future RPs: we hope everyone's semester is going well! If you are in your final semester, you can submit your application to CRPO at any time. Current processing timelines are about 3-4 months. https://www.crpo.ca/applying-to-crpo/

If you have questions about renewal, check out our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEWOHQfzVAw&feature=emb_logo

CRPO would like to advise registrants of a recent incident in the Burlington/ Milton/Oakville/Halton Hills area. Because individuals working in the health care sector are at greater risk of violence than professionals working in other sectors, CRPO encourages RPs to know or develop the safety plans for their workplace settings. Click here for more info & steps to prevent workplace violence: https://www.crpo.ca/safety-advisory/ OAMHP

How's everybody's membership renewal going? Have you finished both the form and the payment? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEWOHQfzVAw&t=1s

CRPO Council has approved adoption of a defined set of regulatory objectives. Establishing & communicating regulatory objectives allows a regulator to tell registrants & the public what they do and how they do it. Click here to find out more: https://bit.ly/2Ov1sdF

CAMH has created a great resource for employers: the "Workplace Mental Health Playbook for Business Leaders" addresses key mental health issues facing workers today & offers 5 powerful recommendations for better outcomes. https://bit.ly/2Smew6k #MentalHealthIsHealth

Membership renewal has officially launched! The best news? Renewal of your CRPO registration is now just TWO simple steps. For all the details, check out our website. Don't delay - completed renewals are due March 31. https://www.crpo.ca/renewal/

CRPO has advice and suggestions for RPs concerned about the corona virus outbreak. Consider putting in place the following measures until the risk passes: --Encouraging clients with fever, cough or difficulty breathing to make appropriate alternate arrangements for appointments (if possible), including distance appointments or rescheduling appointments for a later date --Relaxing appointment rescheduling and cancellation policies until such time that risk has passed, e.g. by ...waiving cancellation fees --Making tissues, a garbage can, and hand sanitizer (or a handwashing station) available in your setting --Engaging in proper handwashing technique between sessions with clients --Seeking medical care early if you yourself are experiencing symptoms and providing your health provider with information about travel https://www.crpo.ca/advice-to-rps-regarding-coronavirus/