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CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGISTS (MANITOBA) (CPMB)

The Psychological Association of Manitoba (PAM) is the provincial regulatory organization for the practice of all branches of Psychology in the province of Manitoba. PAM is legally constituted to register or CERTIFY PSYCHOLOGISTS for the practice of psychology in all service settings. PAM certifies individuals as Psychologists (Registered Members), Psychological Associates (Associate Members), and as Psychologist Candidates or Psychological Associate Candidates (Candidate Members). Only Psychologists and Psychological Associates (Independent Practice) may practice independently. Other Associates and Candidates must practice under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist. Registered Psychologists can be identified by their use of the "C.Psych." professional designation which indicates that they hold a certificate of registration as a psychologist with PAM.

Consumers of psychological services should confirm the regulatory standing of their psychological service providers with PAM and whether they are registered by PAM to practice independently or under supervision.

The Registrar may be contacted for information about registration, professional qualifications, professional standards or complaints at pam@mts.net or you may write or phone us at:

The Psychological Association of Manitoba
162 - 2025 Corydon Ave., #253
Winnipeg MB R3P 0N5 *
Phone: (204) 487-0784 Fax (204) 489-8688


* Please note that the above is our mailing address only.

PLEASE NOTE THAT P.A.M. DOES NOT OFFER A REFERRAL SERVICE. THE NAMES AND PRACTICE AREAS OF MANY MANITOBA PSYCHOLOGISTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE OF THE MANITOBA PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
(Referral Directory)


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News and Notices


Important Notice Regarding Temporary Registration

PAM Executive Council has recently received legislative approval to create a category of registration, for those wishing to practice in Manitoba, on a time limted basis. Information regarding the requirements for this category of registration, along with application instructions, can be found at the Temporary Registration link, on the right hand side of the PAM Home Page.

Important Notice Regarding TelePsychology

In order to provide guidance to our registrants who elect to provide psychological services through electronic means (i.e., practice TelePsychology), PAM Council recently voted to adopt Standards for the Provision of TelePsychology as developed by the Association of Canadian Psychology Regulatory Organizations (ACPRO). These standards may be found by clicking on the link to the left.

Important Notice Regarding Recording of CE Hours

The PAM CE Sub-Committee and Executive Council have approved a form to assist members in documenting CE hours at events where written certificates of attendance are not provided. Please refer to the link at left, under Continuing Education, to obtain this form. As well, we have now posted a revised set of FAQs regarding CE, which can be accessed through the link at the left, under Continuing Education.


Important Notice Regarding By-Law Amendments

Members are encouraged to review recent amendments to PAM By-Laws, found at the links below.

  • Amendments to PAM By-Law #1

  • Amendments to PAM By-Law #2




    OTHER NEWS


    Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)

    October 20, 2010 - The Manitoba government has directed PAM and the Manitoba Association of School Psychologists (MASP) to work together to develop proposed language for the portions of the new Psychology Regulation which will govern the practice of School Psychology in Manitoba. PAM and MASP have begun discussions on the selection of a mediator, to assist in launching these discussions. Below you will find recent correspondence on this matter. Further information on this issue will be circulated to all PAM members shortly, however please feel free to contact the Registrar or any member of Executive Council with questions around this process.

  • Joint Letter from PAM and MASP

  • Letter from Deputy Minister of Health Mr. M. Sussman



    Jurisprudence Examination Now Mandatory

    Feb. 20, 2010 - At its February 19, 2010 meeting, PAM Executive Council voted to make the Jurisprudence Examination mandatory for registration as a Registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate (Independent Practice). This examination has been piloted for the past 2 years and a passing mark of 80% will now be required, for the purposes of registration, for all applicants who apply after February 20, 2010. This examination is an open-book format examination of Acts relevant to the practice of Psychology in Manitoba. The fee for this examination has been set and can be found under the Application and Membership Fees link to the right. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Registrar for more information and a listing of the Acts covered by this examination.















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