Starting and
Operating an Independent Professional Practice in Psychology
by Dr. Stephen
Carter, C.Psych.
For many psychologists, the possibility of opening a private
practice is an attractive but uncertain alternative to working
in the public system.
Steve Carter has many years of experience as a private
practitioner, and has designed this course to lead anyone
interested in exploring this option through the many
preparations and steps necessary to make that transition. He
discusses what type of person will be most able to be a
successful private practitioner. He lays out how to plan an
office, what to buy. He stresses the importance of budgets,
shareholder’s agreements, office policies and procedures. He
deals in great depth with the importance of marketing in
building a thriving practice. He attempts to make sense of the
GST regulations. Finally, he deals with the very important issue
of self care, all the while sharing his successes and failures.
This course is accompanied by the various forms and check sheets
that he has developed over the years.
PRICING:
Members and Fellows: $49.50
Non members: $75.00
Students affiliate members: $40.00
Student non members: $60.00
GST or HST will be added to the price where applicable.
CE CREDITS: 3 CE credits from the Canadian
Psychological Association upon completion of the final quiz with
a grade of at least 60%.
Registration provides 4 weeks access to this CE course.
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Being An
Ethical Psychologist
[based on the Canadian Code of Ethics for
Psychologists (2000) ]
by Carole Sinclair, Ph.D.
Have you ever struggled with any of the following questions?
- When is a third party entitled to
information about one of my clients or patients?
- When does offering money or a gift to
research participants become coercive?
- How can I make sure I am acting ethically as
a practitioner, researcher, professor, student,
etc.?
- When is it appropriate to have a personal
relationship with a student or client/patient?
When is it not appropriate?
- What should I do when I think a colleague
has done something unethical?
- Are there any limits to academic freedom?
- How can I use ethical principles to help me
decide what to do when I have conflicting
responsibilities and difficult choices?
- What is the basis for the ethical principles
of psychologists and the members of other health
disciplines?
If so, this course may be helpful to you.
The course examines codes of ethics, major ethical
expectations, and ethical decision making, as they relate to
practice, research, teaching, and management/administration
activities. Topics covered include: the history of codes of
ethics; the development of codes of ethics for psychologists and
for the members of other disciplines; ethical issues and
standards related to four ethical principles (respect for the
dignity of persons; responsible caring; integrity in
relationships; responsibility to society); and ethical decision
making. Lectures and case presentations are employed to outline
and demonstrate ethical expectations, issues, and problem
solving. The most recent edition of the Canadian Code of
Ethics for Psychologists (2000) is used as a framework for
the course.
Click here for more information
PRICING:
Members and Fellows $130.00
Non-members: $175.00
Student affiliate members: $ 70.00
Student non-members: $100.00
GST or HST will be added to the price where applicable.
CE Credits: 15 CE credits from the Canadian
Psychological Association upon completion of quizzes with a
grade of at least 70%.
Registration provides 5 weeks access to this CE course.
Click here to register