Licensing process in Manitoba

To practise psychology in Manitoba you must:

• have a psychology doctoral degree approved by the Psychological Association of Manitoba
• have appropriate insurance coverage

Note: With an approved master's degree in psychology and the completion of other requirements you may practise independently with the title of psychological associate.)

You must complete the following steps:

Note: The Psychological Association of Manitoba conducts the licensing process in English only. Thus, all documents must be translated into English.

STEP 1: Contact the Psychological Association of Manitoba and tell them you are an internationally educated psychologist and would like information on how to become licensed to practise in Manitoba.

Psychological Association of Manitoba
162-2025 Corydon Avenue, #253
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0N5
Phone: 204-487-0784
Fax: 204-489-8688
E-mail: pam@mts.net
Website: cpmb.ca

STEP 2: Complete the Psychological Association of Manitoba application for registration as a psychological candidatep (or psychological associate candidate).

You must submit the following:

• criminal record and child abuse registry checks performed by the police and child welfare agencies in the country in which you worked *
• official transcript of courses and grades for both undergraduate and graduate degrees *
• statement verifying licensure in jurisdiction where you were licensed *
• references from three registered or licensed psychologists who have known you and your work for at least one year
• evaluation of degree by a recognized evaluation service - if program is not accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association (For more information on credential assessment services visit cicic.ca.)
• identification of a primary supervisor
• appraisal form completed by your primary supervisor
• supervision record form documenting two years of full-time experience obtained under the supervision of a licensed psychologist (four years for psychological associate status)
• record of all supervised experience obtained
• application fee: C$300

* If documents are not in English, notarized translations are required.

STEP 3: Complete the examination for professional practice in psychology (C$375). (Fee available at asppb.net.) You must score at least 500.

STEP 4: Complete the jurisprudence exam ($100) and oral examination (C$400).

For exam information ask the Psychological Association of Manitoba.

STEP 5: When all requirements have been met and fees paid, your name will be entered into the register of psychologists and you will be issued a certificate allowing you to practise in Manitoba as a psychologist (or psychological associate).

Additional information

Annual association registration fee is C$985.

Supervised practical experience obtained outside Manitoba must have been acquired under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

You must identify a licensed psychologist as primary supervisor if you have not completed a period of supervised practice, or you have completed the period of supervised practice and intend to practise in Manitoba prior to full registration. Your primary supervisor must appraise your work and submit a form every six months during the supervised period.

If you haven't completed all practice requirements at the time of application you may submit details of supervision as hours are completed or upon completion.

As part of your work, you are required to have intermediate or advanced English language skills in the four basic language areas - listening, speaking and reading and writing comprehension. Therefore, you should be able to:

• participate in discussions of a complex nature
• share your thoughts clearly
• understand technical documents
• write reports in English with confidence

Revised October 2011

Assistance for newcomers in Manitoba

• Communication and bridging programs for professionals
• Financial help to pursue professional licence