C-26 - Professional Code

Section 187.2 Disposition versions

2012-06-21

187.2. Every physician, psychologist or holder of a psychotherapist’s permit shall practise psychotherapy in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the physician, psychologist or permit holder, and with the following rules:

(1)  establish a structured process of interaction with the client;

(2)  do a thorough initial evaluation;

(3)  apply therapeutic procedures based on communication; and

(4)  use scientifically recognized theoretical models and proven intervention methods that respect human dignity.

1998, c. 18, s. 3; 2009, c. 28, s. 11.

1998-06-12

187.2. The Office shall determine, by regulation, which professional orders may issue a psychotherapist’s permit.

In addition, the Office shall fix, by regulation, standards for the issue of a psychotherapist’s permit. For that purpose, the Office may determine standards or classes of standards which may vary according to each professional order determined under the first paragraph.

1998, c. 18, s. 3.