The College of Psychologists of Ontario

Question 1

What are the two types of CPO Members?

Answer 1

• Psychologist
• Psychological Associate

Question 2

How are the two types of CPO members similar?

Answer 2

• Both have at least an undergraduate and a graduate degree
• Both have similar scopes of practice
• Both have at least one year of supervised practice
• Both have three examinations they must pass
• Both are registered professionals, required by law to deliver professional services competently and ethically

Question 3

How are the two types of CPO members different?

Answer 3

• The main difference is in how they are trained.
• Psychologists have doctoral level degrees, including a one-year pre-doctoral internship
• Psychological associates have a masters degree