Preparing to Pass the EPPP and Register as a Psychologist in Alberta
There are many steps to becoming fully registered as a psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP), and the number of hoops to jump through and exams to write can be overwhelming! Navigating the registration process is challenging enough, but the licensing exams add an additional layer of challenge and stress to already busy lives. This seminar will provide a broad overview of the CAP registration process and the licensing exams required to practice as a psychologist in Alberta. Topics will include test construction, study options, practical study and test-taking tips, and increased familiarity with exam content. Provisional psychologists or graduate students who are planning to practice psychology in Alberta will gain a more thorough understanding of the registration process and requirements, and have a solid basis from which to start studying for those daunting licensing exams.
Learning Objectives
- To provide an overview of the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) registration process in Alberta
- To provide an overview of the licencing exams required for registration with CAP
- To provide a rationale for licencing exams
- To provide information regarding different study materials and methods
- To provide information regarding pass rates and statistics for licencing exams
- To provide increased familiarity with exam question styles
Intended Audiences
Provisional psychologists and psychology graduate students in Alberta.
Dr. Therese Chevalier
Dr. Therese Chevalier is a clinical neuropsychologist who works at the Alberta Hospital Edmonton and in private practice. She conducts comprehensive neuropsychological assessments of adults with complex developmental, psychiatric, medical, and neurological conditions and civil capacity assessments and provides cognitive rehabilitation therapy.
She completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS and her CPA accredited residency in Clinical Neuropsychology through The Ottawa Hospital. She holds a clinical lecturer position through the Department of Psychiatry at University of Alberta and has provided seminars to psychiatry residents, predoctoral clinical psychology interns, and has presented at international conferences. She has a deep love of the great outdoors and when not at work can usually be found roaming around the mountains or enjoying our fabulous river valley.
Members Only Discounts
Are you a member with the PAA? Did you know that members get discounts on workshops? Ensure that you are signed in when purchasing a ticket to receive your discount.
Full Members, Early Career Psychologists, Professional Affiliate Members, Out of Province Psychologist Members, Non-Practicing Members and Lifetime Members receive 20% off.
Provisional Members and Psychological Assistant Members receive 30% off.
Student Members receive 40% off.
Registrations
Registrations for in-person workshops are open until 3 business days prior to the workshop to ensure accurate numbers for catering and event space. Should you wish to register for this workshop within 1-3 business days prior to the workshop, requests must be made in writing to the Continuing Professional Development Officer at cpd@paa-ab.ca. Requests will not be processed if they are received after 12pm on the last business day prior to the workshop.
Continuing Education Credits
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists. This workshop is offered for three (3) hours of CE Credit. Full attendance at the workshop is required to receive Continuing Education Credits. Partial credit will not be awarded, and late arrivals or early departure will preclude awarding of Continuing Education Credits. PAA maintains responsibility for the program.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refunds may be applied for by email or phone call to the PAA Continuing Professional Development Officer. Cancellations received fourteen (14) days prior to the Continuing Professional Development activity will receive a full refund of the registration fee, less a $35.00 + GST processing fee. Cancellations received thirteen (13) days or less prior to the Continuing Professional Development activity will be exempt from receiving a refund. Partial refunds will not be awarded. PAA reserves the right to cancel any activity, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
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