Registration Guidelines
UPDATED: September 2026
THE EXAMINATION FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN PSYCHOLOGY (EPPP)
The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is one of two written examinations that candidates are required to pass in order to obtain a Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice.
It is recommended that Supervised Practice members attempt the EPPP within a year of issuance of the Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice.
The EPPP is a standardized multiple-choice examination delivered through computer-based administration. The examination is constructed in accordance with a job content analysis of the knowledge base that is required for the independent practice of the profession of psychology. Further details of the examination鈥檚 content and validation can be found in the 鈥淓PPP Candidate Handbook鈥� available for free download at the website of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) at .
Language of the EPPP
The EPPP is available in English or French. Language choice is specified at the time of registering to take the examination.
The ., states that, 鈥淭he applicant must be able with reasonable fluency to speak and write either English or French.鈥� Therefore, candidates for whom English or French is not a first language must prepare to write the EPPP in the standard writing time.
Registering for the EPPP
Once the College approves an applicant for registration, the College will provide them with the EPPP Registration Form which includes information on how to log-in to ASPPB鈥檚 candidate application system and register to take the EPPP. The EPPP is available throughout the year at dates of the candidates鈥� choosing at authorized Pearson Vue Testing Centres. Further information about registering for the EPPP may be found in the ASPPB鈥檚 .
Fee for the EPPP
Candidates are required to pay the examination fee by credit card at the time of registering to take the EPPP. There is also a separate test centre appointment fee which is payable at the same time as the examination fee. Please refer to Appendix A, Fees in the Registration Process, for the current EPPP fees.
Passpoint of the EPPP
The ASPPB National Scaled Score is an arithmetic conversion of raw scores to a scale that ranges from 200 to 800. The College has adopted the ASPPB recommended passing score which is a scaled score of 500.
Retaking the EPPP
Candidates may not attempt the EPPP more than four (4) times in any 12-month period. This includes all attempts of the EPPP in any jurisdiction, not solely the times the EPPP was attempted as an Ontario candidate. Further information about retaking the EPPP may be found in the ASPPB’s “EPPP Candidate Handbook” and on the College’s EPPP Registration Form.
Candidates who have failed the EPPP four (4) times, can expect to have their request to retake the EPPP referred to the Registration Committee. The Registration Committee will determine whether any additional preparation may be necessary before the candidate can attempt this examination again.
Expiry of Supervised Practice Certificate
Supervised Practice members should attempt the EPPP within a year of issuance of the Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice. Candidates who cannot demonstrate through the passing of the EPPP, the core knowledge of psychology, are not permitted to continue to practise indefinitely under supervision. The Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice may not be issued for a period of greater than two years.
Should the Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice be suspended at the two year point for failure to pass the EPPP, candidates may subsequently:
i) submit a passing score on the EPPP;
ii) submit agreement forms from two supervisors in accordance with the guidelines for supervised practice; and
iii) submit the same Declaration of Competence that was in effect at the time of the suspension. At the discretion of the Registration Committee, applicants may remove categories from the Declaration of Competence, but may not make additions.
The Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice will then be re-issued for a period of not less than three months nor more than nine months to enable the supervised member to proceed to an Oral Examination with current ratings from supervisors to indicate readiness for autonomous practice.
Examination accommodations
All examination centres are fully accessible. Candidates who require examination accommodations arising from documented disabilities or impairments must complete the College鈥檚 Examination Accommodation Form and provide the College with the required supporting documentation. The form may be completed at the time of initial application to the College, or later if necessary. In order to allow the College sufficient time to approve and arrange the specified accommodation, applicants are required to submit the form and supporting documentation at least 60 calendar days prior to the examination date.
The College鈥檚 Examination Accommodation Policy is found in Appendix G of these guidelines. The Examination Accommodation Form is available on the College鈥檚 website as part of the Application for Supervised Practice.
Accommodations for the EPPP can only be made available consistent with what is allowable by the examination owner, the ASPPB, and provided through the testing agency (Pearson Vue) that administers the examination.
Questions for the College regarding examination accommodations should be directed to [email protected]
Implications of cheating
If the College receives a report from ASPPB or a Pearson Vue Testing Centre that a candidate participated in any irregularity occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to this examination, such as giving or obtaining unauthorized information or aid, as evidenced by observation or subsequent statistical analysis, the College reserves the right to invalidate the candidate鈥檚 examination score.
Results of the EPPP
Candidates will receive their unofficial EPPP result immediately following their examination at the testing centre. The results of the examination are sent to the College on a weekly basis by the ASPPB, the College will then send an official examination result directly to the candidate.
Important deadlines
Without exception, in order for a candidate to be eligible to take a December oral examination, the EPPP must be written on or before October. In order for a candidate to be eligible to take a June oral examination, the EPPP must be written on or before April 30.
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JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS EXAMINATION (JEE)
The Jurisprudence and Ethics Examination (JEE) is a required course and examination that focuses on legislation, regulations, standards, guidelines, and Code of Ethics applicable to the practice of psychology in Ontario.
As part of the College鈥檚 public protection mandate, candidates must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Ontario jurisprudence and ethics and apply this knowledge appropriately.
Administration of the JEE
The JEE is administered online through a Learning Management System (LMS). It is available on demand.
Once payment has been received, eligible candidates will receive an email containing instructions and a link to access the JEE. Candidates have 60 days from the date access is granted to complete all JEE requirements, including the seven modules, the examination, and the post-examination survey.
Important Deadlines
Without exception, in order for a candidate to be eligible to take a December oral examination, the JEE must be successfully completed on or before October 31. In order for a candidate to be eligible to take a June oral examination, the JEE must be successfully completed on or before April 30.
Language of the JEE
The JEE is available in either English or French.
Composition of the JEE
The JEE is composed of seven modules corresponding to the content categories listed in the JEE Blueprint, described later in this document. Each module will include information, a list of required readings, knowledge checks, and reflection questions.
Results of the JEE
Following completion of all seven modules, candidates will proceed to an examination consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions. A score of at least 55 out of 60 must be achieved on the examination in order to successfully complete the JEE.
Candidates must successfully complete all seven modules, the examination, and a post-examination survey before receiving a certificate of completion for the JEE.
Fee & Number of Attempts
Candidates may attempt the examination portion of the JEE an unlimited number of times during their 60-day access period.
The fee for taking the JEE is payable in advance. See Appendix A, Fees in the Registration Process, for the current fee. Candidates who do not complete the JEE within their 60-day access period will forfeit their fee and lose their access to the JEE, including any progress made up until that date. It is the candidate鈥檚 responsibility to contact the College to request to retake the JEE and pay the fee again.
Acknowledgement of Confidentiality
The questions on the JEE are confidential and are the exclusive property of the 91视频. Candidates will be asked to sign an acknowledgement of confidentiality before starting the JEE.
Examination Accommodations
Candidates who require examination accommodations arising from documented disabilities or impairments must complete the College鈥檚 Examination Accommodation Form and provide the College with the required supporting documentation. The form may be completed at the time of initial application to the College, or later if necessary.
The College鈥檚 Examination Accommodation Policy is found in these guidelines. The Examination Accommodation Form is available on the College鈥檚 website as part of the application form.
Questions for the College regarding examination accommodations should be directed to [email protected]
Expiry of Supervised Practice Certificate
Supervised Practice registrants should attempt the JEE within a year of issuance of the Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice. Supervised Practice registrants who cannot demonstrate through the passing of the JEE, the knowledge of the legislation, ethics and standards relevant to the practice of psychology in Ontario, are not permitted to continue to practise indefinitely under supervision. The Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice may not be issued for a period of greater than two years
Should the Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice be suspended at the two-year point for failure to pass the JEE, candidates may subsequently:
- submit a passing score on the JEE;
- submit agreement forms from two supervisors in accordance with the guidelines for supervised practice; and
- submit the same Declaration of Competence that was in effect at the time of the suspension. At the discretion of the Registration Committee, candidates may remove categories from the Declaration of Competence, but may not make additions.
- The Certificate of Registration Authorizing Supervised Practice will then be re-issued for a period of not less than three months nor more than nine months to enable the supervised registrant to proceed to an Oral Examination with current ratings from their supervisors indicating readiness for autonomous practice.
JEE blueprint
The JEE is constructed to conform to the blueprint below, which also determines the percentage of examination questions that fall into a particular content category.
| Content | Average % of Exam |
|---|---|
| Self-regulation, professionalism, and RHPA | 13-15% |
| Informed Consent | 13-15% |
| Privacy, confidentiality, and mandatory reporting | 18-20% |
| Managing boundaries and multiple relationships | 13-15% |
| Business practices and record keeping | 8-10% |
| Service delivery (controlled acts) | 13-15% |
| Supervision and consultation | 8-10% |
ORAL EXAMINATION
The Oral Examination, administered twice a year, usually in June and December, is the last step in becoming registered to practise autonomously. To be invited to attend this examination, a candidate must have passed the EPPP and JEE and fulfilled all other requirements, including the period of authorized supervised practice. In addition, the supervised member鈥檚 Primary and Alternate Supervisors must indicate the candidate鈥檚 readiness for autonomous practice in all rating categories on the final Work Appraisal Form.
Candidates are not permitted to use reference materials during the Oral Examination.
Purpose and content
The purpose of the Oral Examination is to ensure that candidates are ready for the autonomous practice of psychology, including formulating and communicating diagnoses, in the declared areas of competence as stated in their signed Declaration of Competence form approved by the College prior to the start of the Oral Examination session. Changes to this Declaration will not be permitted during the course of the Oral Examination.
Candidates may expect the examining team to explore some of the following: the candidate鈥檚 area of intended practice; the preparation the candidate has made; readiness for professional work, including the ability to formulate and communicate a diagnosis*; grasp of ethical and jurisprudence issues, the standards of the profession in Ontario, and ability to apply this knowledge in professional practice; appreciation of the societal, statutory, and legal context of psychological practice in the province; and other relevant issues related to the candidate鈥檚 intended practice in psychology.
In the part of the Oral Examination in which the knowledge and skills for formulating and communicating a diagnosis are evaluated, the examiners will present one or more diagnostic scenarios for the candidate to consider.
*Candidates whose sole area of practice is industrial/organizational psychology are not expected to formulate and communicate a diagnosis.
The Core Competencies Required for the Professional Practice of Psychology are found in Appendix D .
Language of the examination
The Registration Regulation, Section 3. 2., states that, 鈥淭he applicant must be able with reasonable fluency to speak and write either English or French.鈥�
Like the other examinations, the Oral Examination can be conducted in French. A candidate requiring a French language examination must notify the College well in advance to request that their Oral Examination be conducted in French.
Examination accommodations
Candidates who require examination accommodations arising from documented disabilities or impairments must complete the College鈥檚 Examination Accommodation Form and provide the College with the required supporting documentation. The form may be completed at the time of initial application to the College, or later if necessary. In order to allow the College sufficient time to approve and arrange the specified accommodation, applicants are required to submit the form and supporting documentation at least 60 calendar days prior to the examination date.
The College鈥檚 Examination Accommodation Policy is found in Appendix G of this document. The Examination Accommodation Form is available on the College鈥檚 website as part of the .
Questions for the College regarding examination accommodations should be directed to [email protected]
Fee for Oral Examination
The fee, in all cases, is payable to the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario prior to the examination. Please refer to Appendix A, Fees in the Registration Process, for the current fee.
The examining team
A candidate鈥檚 examining team will be made up of three members of the College. In addition, a Public Member of the Council of the College may be present as an observer at any of the examinations. A brief biography of all of the examiners is provided to the candidate ahead of time. A period of one hour will be set aside for each Oral Examination.
Sample Oral Examination rating forms are provided to candidates prior to the Oral Examination and may also be found on the College鈥檚 website at www.cpbao.ca in the Applicants section.
Retaking the Oral Examination
Candidates who are unsuccessful at the oral examination will be referred to the College’s Registration Committee. The Registration Committee will determine whether the candidate may be permitted to retake the oral examination at a future time and, whether any further training will be required before the candidate can retake the oral examination.
Outcomes of the Oral Examination
Pass
If the examining team recommends a pass in all practice areas and client groups indicated on the Declaration of Competence (Box F. of the initial rating sheet), this recommendation will be submitted to the Registrar of the College who will subsequently write to the candidate regarding the issuance of a Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice.
Continued Examination
Alternatively, an examining team may recommend a continued examination (Box G. of the initial rating sheet). In this case, the examination will be continued in keeping with the following guidelines:
- The Director of Registration will inform the candidate of the time at which the examination will be continued. If possible the examination will be scheduled for the same day or if not possible, on one of the following days during the session. All continued examinations must be finished within the three days of the examining session.
- Prior to the continuation of the examination, the Director of Registration will inform the candidate of the composition of the examining team that will continue the examination. This team, though independent from the original examiners, will have access to the candidate鈥檚 complete registration file as well as the ratings and recommendations of the previous examiners. The continued examination team is comprised of three examiners in addition to the chair who will be a current or former member of the Registration Committee. A Public Member of the College’s Council may also be present as an observer.
Continued Examination Outcome
At the conclusion of the continued examination, the examining team will recommend one of the following:
I. Pass in all practice areas and client groups indicated on the Declaration of Competence (Box F. of the continued exam rating sheet). This recommendation will be submitted to the Registrar of the College who will subsequently write to the candidate regarding the issuance of a Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice.
II. Pass in some but not all practice areas and client groups indicated on the Declaration of Competence (Box G. of the continued exam rating sheet). The Registrar will write to the candidate advising of the recommendation, the reasons for the recommendation, and of the referral of the recommendation and reasons to the Registration Committee for a decision concerning the recommendation. The candidate will be informed of the date at which the Registration Committee will review the matter and will be invited to make a written submission respecting the recommendation.
If the Registration Committee directs the Registrar to issue the candidate a Certificate of Registration Authorizing Autonomous Practice in some but not all practice areas and client groups indicated on the Declaration of Competence, the candidate may seek a review of this decision by the under Section 21(1) of the .
III. Pass with a term or a condition (Box H. of the continued exam rating sheet): This recommendation will be submitted to the Registrar of the College. The Registrar will write to the candidate advising of the recommendation, the reasons for the recommendation, and of the referral of the recommendation and reasons to the Registration Committee for a decision concerning the term or condition. The candidate will be informed of the right, under Section 18.(1) of the , to make a written submission to the Registration Committee respecting the recommended term or condition, and of the date at which the Registration Committee will review the matter. The Registrar will seek the candidate鈥檚 consent to the term or condition, and advise the candidate of the right of appeal should the candidate not wish to consent.
If the Registration Committee directs the Registrar to issue the candidate a Certificate with a term or condition, the candidate may seek a review of this decision by the under Section 21.(1) of the .
IV. Fail (Box I. of the continued exam rating sheet): This recommendation will be submitted to the Registrar. The Registrar will write to the candidate advising of the recommendation and the reasons for it, and of its referral to the Registration Committee. The candidate will be informed of the date at which the Registration Committee will review the matter and the candidate will be invited to make a written submission respecting the recommendation. The Registration Committee will make one of the following decisions:
鈥� permit the candidate to attend a subsequent oral examination and require the candidate to continue to practise under supervision in the intervening period; or
鈥� permit the candidate to attend a subsequent oral examination, prescribe further training and experience, and require the candidate to continue to practise under supervision in the intervening period; or
鈥� direct the Registrar to refuse registration. In this case, the candidate may seek a review of this decision by the under Section 21.(1) of the .
Candidate feedback
Candidates will be invited to complete an anonymous survey which is distributed by e-mail following the Oral Examination. Survey responses are reviewed by the Registration Committee.
Candidates may also submit questions or comments about the Oral Examination in writing to the College at [email protected] . Questions or comments may be referred to the Registration Committee.