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Health and Social Services

Psychologist

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.

Contact

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

Legislation

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:

  • Meet identified competency requirements and provide professional services directly to the public
  • Teach the practice of the profession to members or students of the profession
  • Supervise registered members who provide services to the public
  • Call themselves psychologists or registered psychologists

What You Need

To register as a psychologist in Alberta, you need:

For details about all registration requirements, contact CAP or visit the CAP website.

Working in Alberta

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.

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