Membership Categories & Fees
Membership Categories & Fees | |
Student Affiliate [1] | Free |
Retired/On Leave [2] | $75 |
Out of Province Registered Psychologist/Psychological Associates[3] | $75 |
ECP/ECPA (Supervised Practice registration) [4] | $75 |
ECP/ECPA (Interim/Autonomous Practice) [5] | $200 |
New/Regular [6] | $200 |
Professional Affiliate [7] | $250 |
Dual Member (Regular) *CPA or OAP* [8] | $375 |
Regular membership [9] | $475 |
Administrative fee for late payments (2 Months Late) | $50 |
Note: OPA Membership is from December 1st to November 30th each year | |
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable | |
As of November 2022 the OPA will no longer be offering pro-rating for renewals. Pro-rating will only be offered to new members joining the OPA during the year. | |
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Accepted Methods of Payment:
- e-transfer (contact [email protected] for details)
- Credit Card (PayPal- Through member profile, by phone, or a direct link can sent)
- Cheque (to PO Box 42507 EASTOWN CENTRE PO, Toronto ON M1K 5K2)
[1] Student Affiliate: Enrollment as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate psychology fulltime program in a Canadian or International university. This category excludes registered psychologists or Psychological Associates. A letter of admission or transcript from a university to demonstrate enrollment into a psychology program is required and must be sent to [email protected] once an application has been submitted.
[2] Retired/On Leave: Members who are retired or are currently on parental or disability leave may apply to the OPA for a reduction in their membership fees. A Change of status by the College of Psychologist of Ontario may be needed.
[3] Out of Province: Requires proof of registration in a province or territory (in Canada) other than Ontario. Does not qualify for liability insurance.
[4] Supervised Practice: Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate holding a Certificate Authorizing Supervised Practice.
[5] Early Career Psychologists (ECP) and Early Career Psychological Associates (ECPA): Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate holding a Certificate Authorizing Autonomous, dated within two (2) years of membership application or renewal. Those with Interim certificates must demonstrate ECP status. Must be a resident of Ontario.
[6] New/Regular: New members who meet the criteria for a regular membership. Must not have been an OPA member for at least three years. Valid for one time use only.
[7] Professional Affiliate: A minimum of a Master of Arts/Master of Science degree in psychology or an equivalent is required. While employed by or under the supervision of a Psychologist or Psychological Associate; OR certification or licensure by a College or Board of a profession whose members work collaboratively with Psychologists or Psychological Associates. This category does not qualify for access to our Referral Directory or discounted liability insurance
[8] Dual Membership: Must be a Regular member with OPA, as well as a member with either the Canadian Psychological Association or Ottawa Academy of Psychology. Proof of membership required.
[9] Regular: Registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate holding a Certificate Authorizing Autonomous or Interim Practice who no longer meets the criteria for membership in the Early Career Category. Must be a resident of Ontario.
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