Psychology Essentials: Ethical Standards for Psychologists in Ontario, Canada

This comprehensive course is designed for psychologists practicing in Ontario, Canada, focusing on the ethical standards and guidelines that govern their profession. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, the College of Psychologists of Ontario's Standards of Professional Conduct, and other relevant standards and policies.

Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, Fourth Edition

• Introduction: An overview of the code's importance and application in psychological practice.
• Principle I: Respect for the Dignity of Persons and Peoples: Discusses the importance of respecting individual and cultural differences in psychological practice.
• Principle II: Responsible Caring: Focuses on ensuring competence and safeguarding welfare in professional interactions.
• Principle III: Integrity in Relationships: Examines the necessity of honesty, accuracy, and objectivity in psychological practice.
• Principle IV: Responsibility to Society: Highlights the psychologist's role in contributing positively to society and respecting communal laws and policies.

College of Psychologists of Ontario: Standards of Professional Conduct, 2017

• Terminology and Definitions of Terms: Clarifies the specific terms used within the standards.
• Overview: Provides a broad understanding of the standards and their importance.
• Supervision: Outlines the responsibilities and ethical considerations in supervisory roles.
• Competence: Emphasizes the need to maintain and improve professional skills.
• Representation of Services: Addresses ethical ways to present psychological services to the public.
• Consent to Services: Discusses obtaining informed consent in various professional contexts.
• Privacy of Personal Information And Personal Health Information: Covers confidentiality and privacy laws in psychological practice.
• Records and Record Keeping: Outlines best practices for managing client records.
• Assessment and Intervention: Discusses ethical considerations in psychological assessment and interventions.
• Fees and Contract for Services: Explains ethical guidelines related to financial arrangements.
• Impairment: Addresses the issue of professional impairment and its impact.
• Professional Objectivity: Highlights the importance of maintaining objectivity in professional roles.
• Harassment, Abuse, and Sexual Relationships: Discusses ethical boundaries in professional relationships.
• Use of Technology In The Provision of Psychological Services: Explores the ethical implications of using technology in psychological practice.

Providing Psychological Services In The Context of Child Custody Disputes and Child Protection Proceedings

This section addresses the specific ethical considerations and challenges in child custody and child protection contexts.

Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing

• Overview: An introduction to the standards governing psychological and educational testing.
• Fairness in Testing: Examines the principles of fairness in test development and administration.
• Standards for Test Administration, Scoring, Reporting, and Interpretation: Discusses the ethical guidelines for handling all aspects of psychological testing.
• The Rights and Responsibilities of Test Users: Explores the ethical obligations of psychologists administering tests.
• Psychological Testing and Assessment: Discusses ethical considerations in various testing scenarios.
• Workplace Testing and Credentialing: Addresses the specific standards for testing in workplace and credentialing contexts.

Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans

• Overview: Provides an overview of ethical guidelines for human research.
• The Consent Process: Discusses the ethical aspects of obtaining informed consent in research.
• Fairness and Equity in Research Participation: Addresses ethical considerations in participant selection.
• Privacy and Confidentiality: Covers the importance of maintaining confidentiality in research settings.
• Research Involving the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples of Canada: Explores the specific ethical considerations in research involving Indigenous populations.
• Human Genetic Research: Discusses the unique ethical issues in genetic research.

When Laws and Ethics Collide

• Introduction: Introduces the complexity of situations where legal requirements and ethical principles may conflict.
• Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: Provides strategies for identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas.
• Taking Steps to Avoid Conflicts: Offers practical approaches to prevent conflicts between laws and ethics.
• Asking the Question: "What Does the Law Require?" Guides professionals in understanding and prioritizing legal requirements in their practice.

This course is essential for psychologists in Ontario to ensure that they are well-versed in the ethical standards that underpin their professional responsibilities and conduct. It offers a detailed roadmap for navigating the ethical landscape of psychological practice, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of professionalism.