If you are a CPCA Student Member wanting to upgrade to a practicing designation, this is the right place. Student Members need to complete their 1100-hour counselling education program (which includes a counselling practicum) and once complete, would be eligible to upgrade to a practicing internship designation of RPC Provisional or MPCC Provisional.
The RPC Provisional designation is for the intern who is choosing to work within the Mental Health Counselling Scope of Practice and
The MPCC Provisional designation is for the intern who is choosing to work within the Mental Health Counselling Scope of Practice
Note: All Upgrade Applications include a $50 upgrade fee (plus applicable fees and taxes). Once the upgrade is approved, the difference in your membership dues will be required.
STUDENT UPGRADE to RPC Provisional or MPCC Provisional [Student Upgrade Form]
- Fill in the Student Upgrade Application Form
- Be sure to choose your Counselling Scope of Practice
- Ensure that you have completed all of the Educational Requirements.
- Send an email to upgrade@thecpca.ca with "Student Upgrade" in the subject line. Attach all of the following documents to one email:
- Completed Student Upgrade Application Form
- Official educational transcripts
- Copies of all training certificates
- Two letters of recommendation (one from an educational institution, and one a character reference)
- Current CV or Resume
- Photo of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sectors Check
- Send Original Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sectors Check (and not older than 6 months) to mailing address on first page of form.
- Send upgrade fee of $50 (plus applicable fees and taxes)
- Once your application has been reviewed, the applicant will be required to successfully complete the CPCA Qualifying Exam for your Scope of Practice.
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 | Upon Upgrading to "RPC Provisional" or "MPCC Provisional" please be sure to check out the CPCA Guide for Provisional Counsellors to answer all your questions about your Provisional Status: - How many hours do I need to complete?
- Where and how do I find a Registered Qualified Supervisor (RQS)?
- How do I track my hours and what is the Quarterly Hours Report for Provisional Members?
- And many more questions are answered in the CPCA Guide for Provisional Counsellors.
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