SAG
How often the SAG is completed by supervised practice members
What is once
The CPD tracking form must be submitted to the college every year (yes/no)
What is no
The Continuing Professional Development Plan does NOT need to be submitted to the College but is to be retained in your files. The Declaration of Completion is the College’s assurance and documentation that you are participating in the Quality Assurance Program. If you are selected for an on-site Peer Assisted Review, the reviewers will wish to see this material.
How much time you should set aside for the PAR on review day
What is 3-4 hours
The number of possible outcomes in a PAR review
1.Meeting standards without any qualification (Minor suggestions may be offered)
2.Could be improved with modifications (Minor areas identified that the member agrees to address within a specific time period)
3.Significantly below Acceptable Standards (Major issues identified that are referred to the quality assurance committee)
Autonomous practice members complete the SAG this often
What is every 2 years
List 3 activities that count towards CPD
What is attending a conference, writing a blog, attending a case conference, listening to relevant podcasts, writing a blog, reading a book etc.
See slide 15
The number of psychologists that review your practice
What is 2
One is selected by the college and one you can request (pick someone who works in a similar setting)
The number of credits required in the ethics category on the CPD
What is 10
The number of different sections in the SAG
What is 7
The number of ethics credits needed for CPD every 2 years
What is 10
Your chances of being selected for the PAR (%)
Identify 2 of the 7 areas evaluated as part of the SAG
What is:
Part I: Knowledge of Legislation, Standards, Codes and Guidelines
Part II: Ethical Conduct
Part III: Clinical/Professional Knowledge, Skill and Experience
Part IV: Teaching/Training and Research Activities
Part V: Supervisory Activities
Part VI: Reflections on Previous Professional Development Plan
Part VII Continuing Professional Development Plan
The completed SAG is submitted by members on June 30th for review by the College (true/false)
What is no
The Self-Assessment Guide does NOT need to be submitted to the College but is to be retained in your files for 5 years. The Declaration of Completion is the College’s assurance and documentation that you are participating in the Quality Assurance Program. If you are selected for an on-site Peer Assisted Review, the reviewers will wish to see this material.
CPD stands for this
What is Continuing Professional Development
This is the purpose of the PAR
What is to evaluate members knowledge, skill and judgment
(It is meant to be a collegial exchange of information about the member’s practice and not an investigative procedure)
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The worst case scenario (outcome) for the PAR
What is
•If results are unsatisfactory:
–Informal education
–Formal continuing education
–Remediation program
•In very serious situations:
–Impose terms, conditions or limitations for specified period
–If professional misconduct, incompetent or incapacitated –disclose name and information leading to concerns to the Inquires Complaints and Reports Committee (but not disclose any other information obtained during PAR)
This is the purpose of the SAG
What is to evaluate your own knowledge/skills and identify areas of further development.
More provinces require the CPD than the SAG (true/false)
What is true
5 provinces require the CPD while only 3 require the SAG
This is the typical outcome of the PAR
What is all areas for improvement were addressed collaboratively without need for action by the committee
Provide one of 3 reasons the CPD is required by members
What is
- Promote continuing competence and quality improvement
- Remedy gaps in knowledge and skills identified in self- assessment
- Incorporate standards of practice and advances in technology