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114-223 Colonnade Rd. South Ottawa Ontario K2E 7K3 Tel: 1-877-765-5565 Fax: 613-237-9786

114-223 Colonnade Rd. South Ottawa Ontario K2E 7K3 Tel: 1-877-765-5565 Fax: 613-237-9786 www.ccpa-accp.ca info@ccpa-accp.ca. What are we?. A national association of professionally trained counsellors engaged in the helping professions Founded in 1965.

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114-223 Colonnade Rd. South Ottawa Ontario K2E 7K3 Tel: 1-877-765-5565 Fax: 613-237-9786

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  1. 114-223 ColonnadeRd. South Ottawa Ontario K2E 7K3 Tel: 1-877-765-5565 Fax: 613-237-9786 www.ccpa-accp.ca info@ccpa-accp.ca

  2. What are we? • A national association of professionally trained counsellors engaged in the helping professions • Founded in 1965

  3. Who are we? Our Vision and Our Mission

  4. CCPA is a national and bilingual organization dedicated to the enhancement of the counselling profession in Canada • We promote policies and practices which support the provision of accessible, competent, and accountable counselling services throughout the human lifespan, and in a manner sensitive to the pluralistic nature of society

  5. CCPA strives to understand the needs of the diverse community of counsellors in Canada and aspires to being inclusive in its membership and to being a strong voice for the promotion of counselling

  6. Advantages of CCPA Membership • Reasonable membership fees • Half price for students • Publications • Cognica, our quarterly newsletter • Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy • Continuing Education Credit System • Free compilation of professional development events • Free transcripts upon request

  7. Eligibility for our CCPA Awards Program • Comprehensive Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice • Serves as a guide for professional conduct for all members • Discounts on: • Counselling Ethics Casebook ($29.95) • Standards of Practice for Counsellors booklet ($10) • Access to CCPA’s Ethics Committee for advice • Electronic Newsletter

  8. Networking and sharing ideas and expertise • Discounts on • CCPA’s National Conference • CCPA Professional Development Webinars • Home, auto, and personal insurance • Offers to members who meet Certification criteria: • Comprehensive professional liability insurance at low cost • Opportunity to be included in our Directory of Certified Counsellors

  9. Special Interest and Regional ChaptersRegional ChaptersBritish Columbia National Capital RegionAlberta ChapterInterest based ChaptersCounsellor Educators Career DevelopmentSchool CounsellorsPastoral and Spiritual Care in CounsellingPrivate PractitionersCreative Arts in Counselling Social JusticeAboriginal Circle

  10. Available on our Web site • Calendar of events, • Extensive list of counselling-related conferences, • List of professional development opportunities, • Employment Opportunities • Professional Development opportunities • Access to pre-approved webinar • Yearly Conference • Official recognition of professional development activities through Continuing Education Credits (CEC) • Transcript of completed events available to members at no cost

  11. Membership with CCPA Professional Member ($150) • Individuals who hold a degree or diploma in counselling or a related field, • or individuals who have equivalent experience and training that aligns with the professional standards and ethics of CCPA as assessed by the Registrar.

  12. Student Member ($75) • Student presently enrolled in an undergraduate, post-baccalaureat certificate or diploma program, or graduate program in counselling or a related field • Membership fees are subject to change with notice

  13. Certification • The CCPA has established a national certification process and maintains a registry of certified counsellors. • CCPA's Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation: • Is a protected title • Identifies counsellors who have obtained certification through the association by meeting defined criteria.

  14. Aims of Certification • To establish a process and National recognition for the title of Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) • To demonstrate to the public our counsellors’ high level of professionalism • To maintain a directory of Canadian Certified Counsellors • To promote professional responsibility

  15. To ensure professional visibility with employers, individual clients, colleagues from other professions • To promote professional development of counsellors • To facilitate professional recognition when we advocate for access to third-party payment eligibility with Health Insurance companies

  16. Certification Requirements • Applicants must be a CCPA member prior to applying for certification. • Only members with a completed graduate-level degree in counselling or a related field are eligible for certification. • The graduate degree is required to be from an AUCC recognized educational institution.

  17. Must have completed GRADUATE course work in two compulsory areas: • Counselling Theory 2. Supervised Counselling Practicum • with at least 120 hours of direct client counselling (compulsory) • Characteristics of supervision include: • Direct face-to-face supervision, • Indirect supervision

  18. Must have completed GRADUATE course work in six (6) of the following areas: • Counselling and Communication Skills • Group Counselling • Theory of Career Development • Assessment and Testing • Research and Evaluation • Consultation Methods • Learning and Human Development • Psychological Education • Counselling Intervention Strategies • Gender Issues • Multicultural Counselling • Counselling in Specialized Settings • Professional Ethics

  19. Documents Required for Certification • Completed CCC Application Form • Administration fee of $145 ($80 Evaluation + $65 Certification fees) • Submission of an official transcript 3. A description of the graduate courses being used for certification (often from the university course calendar).

  20. 4. Practicum Description form • Completed, signed and returned by the course supervisor • Two professional references - using CCPA’s Reference form 6. Police Criminal Records Check - Conducted within last 12 months

  21. Maintaining Certification • Renew your membership annually • Pay annual certification fee of $65 • Meet CCPA professional development standards: • A minimum of 24 CEC hours (Continuing Education Credit) related to the field of counselling, within every 3 year period

  22. Incentive Program • When graduating student members apply for certification, their professional membership fee of $150 will be waived for one year. • Instead of paying $295.00 you will pay $145.00 • In order to qualify: • You must currently be a student member, and have held that membership for at least one year. • You must apply for and be granted the certification when your membership renewal is due

  23. How to contact CCPA 114-223 ColonnadeRd. South Ottawa Ontario K2E 7K3 Tel: 1-877-765-5565 Fax: 613-237-9786 www.ccpa-accp.ca info@ccpa-accp.ca

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