The Minister of Health has approved changes to the Psychologists Regulation under the Health Professions Act (HPA) which bring school psychologists under the regulation of the College of Psychologists of BC (CPBC). The changes remove the exemption for non-registrant use of the title “school psychologist” and require all school psychologists to be registrants of CPBC after May 1, 2024. Only registrants of the College of Psychologists of British Columbia may make a psychology diagnosis or a school psychology diagnosis after May 1, 2024. To be eligible for the expedited application process for BCASP members to become regulated by CPBC, one must be a member of BCASP by August 1, 2023; otherwise, individuals will need to apply directly to CPBC. All BCASP members must complete an application to CPBC before November 1, 2023.
I have not received an invitation to the application portal for the College of Psychologists of British Columbia (CPBC). How do I proceed?
Please go to the CPBC website to begin the application process. If you have any difficulty starting or completing the application, follow up with CPBC. BCASP does not start the application process for you. It is sole responsibility of individual members to begin and complete their application to CPBC.
How do I start my application to CPBC?
You begin the application by going to the CPBC website and selecting the BCASP Certified application. If you encounter any difficulties, follow up with CPBC. Click Here to Access the CPBC Application
When do the applications need to be completed by?
All BCASP certified members need to have their application form completed and paid for by November 1, 2023.
What happens if I do not complete an application before November 1, 2023?
After that date, no one will be eligible for the expedited process for BCASP members. All individuals wanting to be a licensed school psychologist will have to complete the CPBC School Psychologist application, complete additional exams, and have their documentation reviewed and vetted by CPBC. BCASP recommends that any member planning on becoming a licensed school psychologist (registrant of CPBC) complete their application before November 1, 2023.
Who should I contact if I have questions about my application to CPBC?
Any questions about your application need to be directed to CPBC.
What are the implications to my employment after May 1, 2024 if I do not become a licensed school psychologist under CPBC?
After May 1, 2024, the exemption clause allowing the use of title (school psychologist) will be removed. Moving forward, only licensed school psychologists (registrants of CPBC) will be able to use title and be employed as school psychologists. As well, there will be restricted activities (including making school psychology diagnoses) that will be limited to registrants of CPBC.
The College wishes to advise those BCASP members who have not yet received portal access to request it manually by completing this online by clicking here.
This will be your first step in initiating application with the College. Please be advised that it may take 2-3 business days to process your request. Going forward, BCASP applicants will need to make an individual request to be added to the applicant portal by completing the linked form above. If you have any questions regarding the application process or experience any difficulties using the portal, receiving log in information, etc. please contact the College directly.
Before you contact them, they request that you first carefully review the FAQs as most questions they receive are answered there. If you do not find an answer to your question or have other questions specific to your application, they ask that you contact them using this form or via telephone at 604-736-6164. The College wishes to express its appreciation for your patience as they handle the large volume of queries and incoming application materials, at this time.
The application deadline for the expedited process to CPBC for BCASP Members (those who have received their membership on or prior to August 1, 2023) is November 1, 2023. BCASP members must finish their application to CPBC before November 1, 2023 to transition through the expedited registration process. You can find a link to the CPBC Application here.
