Welcome
The transitional Council of the College of Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Mental Health Therapists is the governing body of a new health regulatory college, currently under development in Ontario. Members of the Council were appointed in September, 2009 by order-in-council of the Government of Ontario. Some Council members are practitioners of psychotherapy and others are members of the public.
Under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and the Psychotherapy Act, 2007, the transitional Council is empowered to develop standards and regulations for registration with the College. The transitional period is expected to last three years, and the College will not be accepting applications from prospective registrants until 2012 at the earliest.
Learn more about us here.
Major Milestone Achieved
Updated July 11, 2011
Regulations ready for formal consultation
June 22nd was a red letter day in the life of the transitional Council, due to its approval of three draft regulations, now ready to move forward to formal consultation, starting in late July.
Approval of the draft Professional Misconduct, Quality Assurance and Registration Regulations marked the culmination of an intense period of work for our committees, as they considered stakeholder feedback on the draft regulations, received at consultation meetings this spring and also submitted in writing.
Proposed Education Requirements
Stir Controversy
Updated July 11, 2011
One ‘take home’ message from Consultation meetings held this spring was that proposed education requirements, especially for registered psychotherapists, are controversial, and for some participants, confusing.
Developing appropriate education requirements has been challenging, due to the diverse training and education backgrounds of future members, and their many and varied fields of practice.
Flexibility is key
The transitional Council held its inaugural meeting in November, 2009. Observers are welcome at attend Council meetings, normally held at Council offices, located in Toronto at Queen St. East and Jarvis St.
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3 Draft Regs Updated
The three regulations have been submitted to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Updated versions of the Professional Misconduct, Quality Assurance and Registration Regulations are posted here.
Consultation On Now
Share your comments - again!
Provisions of the Registration Regulation are being recirculated for stakeholder comment.
Please click here for more information and the related materials, including the:
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Registration Regulation
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RMHT and RP Competency Profiles
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Response Form
Next Meeting
The transitional Council will meet:
Friday, January 20, 2012
If you wish to observe a meeting, please see our reservation policies here.
Transitional Council
Mission
To develop standards and procedures to regulate psychotherapists and mental health therapists in the public interest, striving to ensure competent and ethical practice within a professional accountability framework.
Vision
Leadership in professional self-regulation, dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, openess, responsiveness and respect for diversity.
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