The Health Professions Act (HPA) defines competence as “the combined knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgment required to provide professional services”. The HPA requires all Colleges to have a Continuing Competence Program (CCP) in place to monitor the ongoing competence of regulated members and enhance the provision of professional services.
Under the HPA, participation in the CCP is mandatory for all registrants on the General Register and is a requirement for practice permit renewal; non-compliance is considered to be unprofessional conduct. Registrants are required to submit their CCP documentation online annually as part of their practice permit renewal process. Each year, Regulated members will be informed by email, when the CCP opens and the deadline for completion.
Purpose of the CCP
ACSLPA’s Continuing Competence Program is a clear, efficient, procedurally fair and evidence-informed program that supports all regulated members in maintaining and enhancing their professional competence. The program addresses competency gaps when they become evident.
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ACSLPA is committed to providing an accessible competence program for our regulated members.
Individuals with a diagnosis of a disability, or those experiencing extenuating circumstances (e.g., serious illness of self or immediate family member, illness or death of family member, or sudden and unexpected changes to one’s personal circumstance), may request accommodation with respect to completion of any part of the CCP. Accommodations may include exemption from the program for a given year, an extension of the deadline to complete one’s CCP, or a change in the manner by which the CCP is completed (see examples of specific accommodations, below).
Regulated members requiring accommodation need to contact ACSLPA to identify:
- The CCP process for which an accommodation is required (e.g., one or more components of their CCP submission, including the continuing education report, peer dialogue reflection, and/or risks & supports profile);
- The reason for the accommodation request (e.g., specification of the extenuating circumstance (s) or explanation of how one’s medical diagnosis is impacting the ability to complete CCP requirements);
Any specific accommodation that is being requested (e.g., speech-to-text technology, proceeding directly to interview in the absence of a written submission, video submission, exemption for one or more components of the CCP).
Please note: The examples provided are not an exhaustive list of approved accommodations. Regulated members are encouraged to suggest reasonable accommodations unique to their specific circumstance.
Regulated members are asked to contact the College as soon as they are aware that an accommodation for a CCP process is required. Accommodation requests are processed within 5 business days.
The CCP Coordinator will listen to the regulated member, discuss the accommodation requested, and work with the member to develop a plan. The member may be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified health professional to support their request for an accommodation. Only medical information relevant to the accommodation will be requested.
The regulated member’s accommodation plan will remain confidential to the greatest degree possible.
More information on the College’s CCP can be found here.
Contact Information:
Phone: 780-944-1609 or email: contact us and choose CCP – Paula Martin.
Regulated members may lodge a request with the Competence Committee for reconsideration of any decision made during the practice assessment stage of the program. More information and a form to submit your request is linked below.
Continuing Education Activities Tracking Forms