Jurisdiction Data: Alberta

Jurisdiction Data: Alberta

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1 Q1. What is the minimum degree level required for this license type? Master's
2 Q2. Is regional accreditation of the degree granting institution required? Yes
3 Q3. Which of the following currently best describes APA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? Accepted for Licensure but there are Other Alternatives
4 Q4. Which of the following currently best describes CPA Accreditation as a requirement for licensure? Accepted for Licensure but there are Other Alternatives
5 Q5. If APA and/or CPA accreditation is required, do you also have an equivalent path to licensure? Yes
6 Q6. Does APA/CPA satisfy educational requirements for licensure in your jurisdiction? Yes
7 Q7. Is residency at the educational institution granting the degree required? No
8 Q7a. If yes, what is the minimum time period required for residency?
9 Q7b. If yes, must the residency be continuous?
10 Q1. Total Number of Supervised Experience Hours Required: 1,600
11 Q2. Does your board accept practicum hours to count towards supervised experience requirements for licensure? No
12 Q2a. If yes, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?
13 Q3. Which of the following best describes internship hours as a requirement for licensure? Accepted for Licensure
14 Q3a. If accepted or required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? Yes
15 Q3c. If accepted, do you require the internship to be APA accredited? No
16 Q3d. If required, do you require the internship to be APA accredited?
17 Q3e. If accepted, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited? No
18 Q3f. If required, do you require the internship to be CPA accredited?
19 Q4. Which of the following best describes postdoctoral hours as a requirement for licensure? Accepted for Licensure
20 Q4a. If accepted, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist? No
21 Q4b. If required, is the supervisor required to be a licensed psychologist?
22 Q4c. If accepted, is an APA or CPA accredited internship required? No
23 Q1. Is the EPPP required to become licensed? Yes
24 Q1a. Prior to computerized scoring (2001), many jurisdictions had difference rules on passing scores. How do your rules/regulations define the EPPP (paper administered) passing score? 70%
25 Q1b. If yes, how do your rules/regulations define the EPPP (computer administered) passing score? 500 - Standard Score
26 Q1c. When is the earliest time the EPPP Part 1 can be taken? Other - After registration as a provisional psychologist
27 Q1d. Does your jurisdiction have a maximum number of attemps for your licensure candidates of the EPPP (Part 1 - Knowledge)? Yes
28 Q1e. If yes, what is the number? 4
29 Q2. If your jurisdiction has a maximum allowance of attempts, is this over a specific time period? Yes
30 Q3a. If yes, what are the time periods? 5 years
31 If a candidate reaches the limit without passing, is there a waiting period before restarting/ reapplying to take the EPPP (Part 1 - Knowledge)? Yes
32 If yes, what are the time periods? 5 years
33 Q4. Are there required steps/remediations needed to reapply or retake the EPPP (Part 1 - Knowledge) after the time frame is met? Yes
34 Q3. Does your board require a jurisprudence exam? After the maximum failed attempts and the 5-year provisional registration has expired, they are moved to the cancelled register. They can reapply as a new applicant after 5 years from cancellation. This means they would have to start at the credentials evaluation phase.
35 Q2. Does your board require an oral exam? No
36 Q2a. If yes, what is the format of the oral exam?
37 Q3. Does your board require a jurisprudence exam? Yes
38 Q3a. If yes, what information is covered by the jurisprudence exam? Laws and Rules Ethics Practice Competence
39 Q4. Does your board have any other requirements that must be completed prior to licensure (e.g., coursework outside of the academic program, fingerprints)? Yes
40 Q4a. If yes, what are the specific requirements? Criminal records check/vulnerable sector check, good character and three professional references
41 Q1. Board Application Fee $0.00
42 Q2. Initial Licensure Fee $1,000.00
43 Q3. Administrative Fee $0.00
44 Q4. Oral Examination Fee $0.00
45 Q5. Jurisprudence Examination Fee $400.00
46 Q6. Temporary Authorization to Practice $1,000.00
47 Q7. License Renewal $1,000.00
48 Q8. Verification of License / Endorsement to Another Jurisdi... $50.00
49 Q9. Inactive Fee $0.00
50 Q10. Reactivation Fee $1,000.00
51 Q1. What is your renewal schedule? Every Year
52 Q2. Does your board have an inactive license status available to licensees? No
53 Q1. Does your board require continuing professional development/ continuing education? Yes
54 Q1a. If required, how many hours are required in each renewal period? 24 Per Year
55 Q1b. If required, are any of the hours required to be in Ethics? Yes
56 Q1c. If required, how many are required and in each renewal period? 8 Per Year
57 Q2. Does your board require psychologists to abide by a code of ethics? Yes
58 Q2a. If yes, what standards are used (e.g., APA 2016, CPA 2020, ASPPB Code of Conduct) CPA 2017
59 Q1. ASPPB defines temporary practice as when an individual licensed to practice psychology at the doctoral level in one jurisdiction may practice psychology into another jurisdiction for a specific period of time without obtaining full licensure. Does your board authorize this type of practice? Yes
60 Q1a. If yes, which of the following are required to be completed/obtained by a licensed psychologist prior to conducting temporary practice? Temporary License, Other - Registration verification, criminal records check/vulnerable sector check
61 Q1b. If yes, what is the maximum number of days allowed for for temporary practice? 365 Days
62 Q1c. If yes, must the days be consecutive? Yes
63 Q1d. If yes, must the temporary practice be completed within any of the following? 12-month period
64 a. Emergency relief capacity No
65 b. Testifying as an expert witness No
66 c. Consulting on a limited basis No
67 d. Forensic or other assessment No
68 Q3. Does your jurisdiction allow for prescriptive authority for licensed psychologists? No
69 Q3a. If yes, do you require the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP)?
70 Q4. Are there settings in your jurisdiction in which a psycholgist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed? No
71 Q4a. If yes, please include the settings in which a psychologist is exempt from the requirement to be licensed?
72 Q5. Do applicants for licensure receive special consideration regarding meeting current licensure requirements based on the number of years of experience as a licensed pcyhologist? Yes
73 Q5a. If yes, which of the following apply? Select all that apply. Less than 5 Years Experience
74 a. Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ) Yes
75 b. American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) Certification No
76 c. National Register of Health Service Psychologists No
77 Q7. Is your state a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) No