What is a Psychologist?

A psychologist is a professional trained in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health issues.

Psychologists are registered and regulated by the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO). In Ontario, only a member of CPO may call himself or herself a psychologist.

In order to be registered as a psychologist in Ontario, an individual must have completed a graduate degree (currently a doctorate) as well as a one-year supervised internship. He or she must then pass professional examinations, and agree to follow an ethical code and standards of professional practice as defined in the Health Professions Act legislated by the Province of Ontario.

Psychologists play an important role in the following service sectors:

·       Education

·       Human resources, business, and industry

·       Corrections

·       Community care

·       Primary care, acute care hospitals, rehabilitation after serious injury or accident

·       Health promotion, long term care, chronic care, and home care

 

What is a Psychological Associate?

What do Psychologists do?

 

(The OPA would like to acknowledge the contributions made to this section by the British Columbia Psychology Association)