PAM Jurisprudence Examination

 

Purpose: The Jurisprudence Examination is an open-book online exam that candidates are required to pass in order to obtain a certificate of registration authorizing autonomous practice.

 

When to Write the Exam:

Candidates are encouraged to sit the exam earlier in their candidacy to familiarize themselves with relevant policies and standards.

 

Format: 50-item multiple choice questions that focus on legislation, standards and code of ethics, applicable to the practice of psychology in Manitoba. Examinees may review documents from the reading list below during their exam. Results are provided immediately once candidates submit their final responses. 

 

Exam Length: Up to three hours. The exam may not be paused or stopped once it is started. 

 

Passing Grade:

The passing grade for this examination is 80%. Candidates will be permitted two attempts to pass the exam. After an unsuccessful second attempt, a plan to address difficulties will be required in order to be permitted a subsequent administration.

 

How to Register for the Exam:

  1. Payment of $200 exam fee. Click here You must use this link to receive a receipt.
  2. Contact office@cpmb.ca to receive an invitation to register for the exam portal

 

What is Covered During the Exam:

The Jurisprudence Exam assesses knowledge of a variety of provincial Acts, bylaws, and guidelines relevant to the practice of psychology, including the following:

 

  • The Psychologists Registration Act
  • Psychological Association of Manitoba By-law No. 1
  • Psychological Association of Manitoba By-Law No. 2
  • PAM Code of Conduct 
  • The Child and Family Services Act
  • The Revised Manitoba Guidelines on Identifying and Reporting a Child In Need of Protection (Including Child Abuse)
  • The Domestic Violence and Stalking Act
  • The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
  • The Mental Health Act
  • The Personal Health Information Act
  • The Adults Living With an Intellectual Disability Act
  • The Youth Drug Stabilization (Support for Parents) Act
  • Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry

 

A list of the above documents with links can be found here PAM JPE Reading List