Standards & Guidelines

Standards of Practice
January 2010 (Contains the standards, and listing of relevant legislation and guidelines)

Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists

Annual Registration Licensing Policies for Registrants of NSRP

Academic Rate Policy

June 2026 (update)  – Use of Technology by Psychologists

April 2026 (update) – Registrant FAQ: Reporting Obligations, Professional Misconduct & Practice Records

April 2026 – Registrant Responsibilities in Supervising Non-Registrants

March 2026 – Registrant Requirements under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)

March 2026 – Considerations for Psychologists when Disclosing Confidential Personal Information

March 2026 – NSRP Advisory: PHIA Amendment Regarding Risk Disclosure

March 2026 – Information for Clients and Users of Psychological Services

August 2025 (RHPA update 2026): Extended Responsibility in Teaching Psychology and Supervising Practicum Students

November 2024 (RHPA update 2026) – Revised Instructions for Completing Psychological Practice Profile

August 2024 (RHPA update 2026) – Scope of Practice and Learning Plans Policy

August 2024 (RHPA update 2026) – Billing Practices and Co-Signing of Receipts Statement

October 2023 (RHPA update 2026) – Provision of Alternative Services

February 2023 (revised June 2026) – Local Practice Support Requirements during Candidate Residency

December 2022  – Restrictions on Independent Practice: Policy and Guidance (revised July 2026)

December 2020 (RHPA update 2026)  – Mandatory Reporting under Children and Family Services Act

March 2020 (RHPA update 2026)  – Guidelines for Working with Clients whose Age Falls in Population Transition Areas

July 2018 (RHPA update 2026)  – Working with Children and Adolescents

January 2018 (RHPA update 2026)  – A Grievance Policy may be Helpful

January 2017 (RHPA update 2026) – Circle of Care

September 2014 (RHPA update 2026) – Position on Release of File Materials (including raw data and test materials)

June 2013 (RHPA update 2026) – Personal Health Information Act

April 2013 (RHPA update 2026) – Practice Advisory: Model Standards for Telepsychology Service

March 2011 (RHPA update 2026) – Communication by Registrants

March 2011 (RHPA update 2026) – Supervision Scenarios

January 2011 (RHPA update 2026) – Dealing with Complicated Situations

April 2010 (RHPA update 2026) – Informed Consent with Third-party Work & Supervision

January 2010 (RHPA update 2026) – Appropriate Practice Areas & Definitions

August 2009 (RHPA update 2026) – Co-signing of Psychological Reports

December 2008 (RHPA update 2026) – Guidelines: Arrangements for Retirement; Death or; Incapacity

April 2008 (RHPA update 2026) – Age of consent

January 2008 (RHPA update 2026) – Expansion of Practice vs. Entering a New Area

November 2007 (RHPA update 2026) – All Registrants Must Carry Professional Liability Insurance

June 2006 (RHPA update 2026) – Custody and Access Evaluation Guidelines

October 2006 – Sexual Misconduct By Psychologists