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Psychologists assess and diagnose challenges in thinking, feeling, and behaving. They develop and evaluate programs to help individuals, groups, or communities manage these challenges. They research, develop, and apply theories about relational behaviour and mental processes. They also teach, consult, and supervise.
College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
1850 Sun Life Place
10123 – 99th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3H1
Canada
Call: 780-424-5070
Toll-free within Alberta: 1-800-659-0857
Fax: 780-420-1241
Email: psych@cap.ab.ca
Website: www.cap.ab.ca
Under Alberta’s Health Professions Act [pdf], Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation [pdf], and Psychologists Profession Regulation [pdf], registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) is mandatory. Only registered members may provide restricted activities specified in the Regulations. This includes those who:
To register as a psychologist in Alberta, you need:
For details about all registration requirements, contact CAP or visit the CAP website.
Psychologists who are registered by and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.
For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the CAP website.
The certification information in this profile may change at any time and without notice. Before making any career decisions, we advise you to contact the regulatory organization or visit their website for the most updated information.
