College of Alberta Psychologists

What College of Alberta Psychologists does

The College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) is a provincial self-regulatory body established under Alberta's Health Professions Act and the Psychologists Profession Regulation, headquartered in Edmonton. It is the sole legislatively authorized regulator of registered psychologists and registered provisional psychologists in the province, with a mandate to serve the public interest and guide the profession. Its core services include initial registration and annual practice permit renewal, evaluation of academic credentials (including doctoral degree review for Canadian and internationally trained applicants), administration of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) and the Law and Ethics for Psychologists in Alberta (LEAP), mobility registration under CFTA/CPQ and substantial equivalency pathways, the mandatory Continuing Competence Program (CCP) requiring 24 hours per year across four competence areas plus 4 hours of Indigenous-focused training, and a formal complaints and discipline process under Part 4 of the Health Professions Act.

CAP's operating technology centers on the MyCAP Login member management portal, built on the Alinity App platform, which supports practice permit renewal, CCP plan submission and audit tracking, document upload, and practice profile updates. The public-facing Member Directory (also Alinity-hosted) enables verification of registered psychologists. The corporate website runs on a DotNetNuke CMS with EasyDNNNews. The organization is supported by approximately 20+ staff and more than 100 volunteers serving on Council, committees, and hearing tribunals.

CAP's revenue model is a non-refundable, fee-based regulatory funding structure set out in its Bylaws: recurring annual practice permit renewals form the primary stream, supplemented by one-time credential evaluation fees ($300 Canadian / $400 USA-foreign plus GST), pro-rated provisional registration fees, mobility applicant annual fees ($150 courtesy / $475 ITP / $950–$1,000 CFTA), examination processing fees ($200 EPPP / $400 LEAP), reinstatement fees ($500–$1,000 plus GST), and late renewal penalties ($200). Customer segments are: registered and provisional psychologists in Alberta (primary, mandatory), interprovincial and internationally trained mobility applicants (secondary), and the general public who access the registry, file complaints, and consume public-protection information. Go-to-market is direct and digital-first via the MyCAP portal, supplemented by the CAP Monitor newsletter, YouTube CCP guides, the Annual Update Meeting, and cross-referrals with the Psychologists' Association of Alberta.

Name

College of Alberta Psychologists

Legal name

College of Alberta Psychologists

Website

https://cap.ab.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The College of Alberta Psychologists is a provincial self-regulatory body that registers, licenses, and disciplines psychologists in Alberta under the Health Professions Act, operating the MyCAP portal for practice permits, continuing competence, credential evaluation, and public member verification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Regulation (Psychology)

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical Research Ethics & Human Subjects Protection Authorities (IRB/REC Oversight) (HLAJACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Professional regulation services
• Psychology licensing
• Healthcare credentialing
• Continuing competence programs
• Member directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Practice Permit Renewals: Annual practice permit renewal fees charged to registered psychologists and provisional psychologists. The primary recurring revenue stream for CAP's operations as a regulatory body.
2. Credential Evaluation Fees: Fees charged for evaluating academic credentials of applicants: $300.00 plus GST for Canadian institutions, $400.00 plus GST for USA or foreign institutions. Includes cancellation fee of $100.00 plus GST.
3. Provisional Psychologist Registration: Application fees and pro-rated practice permit fees for provisional psychologist registration, varying by meeting month (e.g., April 2026: $500.00 application fee; May 2026: $458.33 pro-rated permit).
4. Mobility Applicant Fees: Annual fees for mobility applicants including Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) applicants ($950.00 2025-2026; $1,000.00 2026-2027), CPQ applicants, courtesy applicants ($150.00 plus GST), and Internationally Trained Psychologists ($475.00).
5. Examination Fees: CAP EPPP processing fee of $200.00 plus GST, LEAP examination fee of $400.00, and cancellation fees. EPPP exam fees are paid directly to ASPPB.
6. Reinstatement Fees: Reinstatement application fee to reinstate as a registered psychologist: $1,000.00 plus GST. To reinstate as a provisional psychologist: $500.00 plus GST.
7. Doctoral Degree Evaluation (Current Members): Fees for evaluation of doctoral degrees for current members, CFTA, and courtesy applicants: $50.00 plus GST for Alberta institutions, $75.00 plus GST for elsewhere in Canada.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The College of Alberta Psychologists is the legislatively mandated self-regulatory body for the psychology profession in Alberta. It registers and renews practice permits for registered and provisional psychologists, evaluates academic credentials, administers the EPPP and LEAP examinations, oversees an annual Continuing Competence Program (CCP) requiring 24 hours plus 4 Indigenous-focused hours, and adjudicates complaints and discipline under Part 4 of the Health Professions Act. These regulatory services are delivered primarily through the MyCAP Login online portal and supported by a public Member Directory and a provincial headquarters in Edmonton.

Product overview

The College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) is a regulatory body, not a technology product company. CAP's services consist of regulatory and professional services for psychologists in Alberta, organized around its core mandate of public protection. The primary service offerings include: the MyCAP Login web portal for member self-service (permit renewal, CCP tracking), the Continuing Competence Program (mandatory annual education tracking), academic credentials evaluation, practice permit registration and licensing, examination administration (EPPP/LEAP), mobility/substantial equivalency services, a public member registry/directory, and complaints/discipline processes. These are regulatory services delivered via web-based interfaces rather than a software product platform with integrations. CAP does not offer a public API, AI/ML capabilities, or technical product integrations with third-party tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyCAP Login Member Management Portal A web-based member management portal enabling regulated psychologists in Alberta to renew practice permits, complete Continuing Competence Program (CCP) requirements, update practice profiles, set goals, document activities, upload supporting documentation (doc, pdf, jpg, png), and access personal records and certificates. Accessible 24/7 via MyCAP Login.
• Continuing Competence Program (CCP) A mandatory annual program for regulated members requiring 24 hours of continuing education across four competence areas (Scientifically Supported Professional Knowledge & Practice, Ethics & Jurisprudence, Professional Engagement, and Wellness) plus 4 hours of Indigenous-focused training, administered through an online form with audit tracking and exemption request processing.
• Academic Credentials Evaluation Service evaluating academic credentials of applicants for registration in Alberta, including doctoral degree evaluations, with fees based on institution location (Canadian $300, USA/foreign $400) plus GST, plus doctoral degree evaluation for current members ($50 Alberta institution, $75 elsewhere in Canada) plus GST.
• Registration and Practice Permits Licensing services for provisional psychologists and registered psychologists in Alberta, including initial registration, annual practice permit renewal, late fees ($200 after March 31 deadline), and reinstatement applications ($1,000 for registered psychologists, $500 for provisional psychologists plus GST).
• Examinations (EPPP and LEAP) Administration of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) developed by ASPPB and the Law and Ethics for Psychologists in Alberta (LEAP) examination, with associated processing fees. EPPP exam fees are paid directly to ASPPB.
• Mobility and Substantial Equivalency Services Services for psychologists seeking registration in Alberta through the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ), courtesy registration, and substantial equivalency review of credentials and supervised practice. Annual fees vary by applicant category.
• Public Member Directory A publicly accessible, searchable registry of registered psychologists in Alberta, enabling the public to locate verified regulated members and check registration status. Built on the Alinity platform and accessible via cap.alinityapp.com/Client/PublicDirectory.
• Complaints and Discipline Process Formal complaint handling, investigation, and hearing tribunal services for addressing concerns about psychologist conduct under Part 4 of the Health Professions Act, including publication of Hearing Tribunal Decisions and Reinstatement Decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ CCP learning plans processed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Psychologists' Association of Alberta (PAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAA is CAP's 'fraternal association' and the voluntary voice of psychology in Alberta. PAA advocates for psychology, informs the public and media, runs a province-wide referral service, provides professional development and networking, and supports mental health initiatives. CAP references PAA as a complementary organization on its About and Related Sites pages. CAP's regulatory navigation and professional guidance processes liaise with PAA on ethical consultations and professional guidance programs.
• Association of Canadian Psychology Regulatory Organizations (ACPRO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACPRO brings together Canadian psychology regulatory bodies to collaboratively develop uniform resources, share regulatory best practices, and address cross-jurisdictional issues. CAP liaises with ACPRO on matters of regulatory coordination, uniform standards, and policy development for the psychology profession across Canada.
• Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPPB develops and administers the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP), which CAP requires for entry-to-practice. CAP pays an EPPP processing fee of $200.00 plus GST to ASPPB. ASPPB also provides the ASPPB Code of Conduct and serves as a key partner in examination and mobility credentialing across North America.
• Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPA is the national voice for psychology in Canada. CAP references CPA resources (e.g., ethics courses, COVID-19 fact sheets, psychology works fact sheets) and liaises with CPA on professional standards, ethics, and practice guidelines. CPA also supports psychologists with practice resources and the 'Psychology Works' fact sheet series.
• Alberta Health Services (AHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAP coordinates with AHS on practice guidance matters including telepsychology standards, COVID-19 protocols, and practice alerts. AHS Health Link (811) is referenced as a crisis referral resource on CAP's website. CAP and AHS collaborate on uniform resources and practice guidance for psychologists.
• Government of AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Government of Alberta, through the Ministry of Health, grants CAP's self-regulatory status and appoints five public members to CAP Council. The provincial government also provides legislative authority through the Health Professions Act and Psychologists Profession Regulation, and CAP liaises with government on legislation as it applies to the profession. The King's Printer publishes CAP's governing legislation.
• Field Law (Legal Consultation)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerField Law is referenced as a resource for legal interpretation of regulatory legislation and standards. CAP's professional guidance and regulatory navigation processes recommend Field Law's publications on professional regulatory matters. CAP's legal counsel is also referenced in its privacy and governance documents.
• Canadian Register of Health Service Psychologists (CRHSP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRHSP maintains a national register of health service psychologists. CAP members may hold CRHSP registration as an additional credential. CAP's professional engagement CCP area recognizes CRHSP membership as a professional activity.
• Provincial/Territorial Psychology Regulatory BodiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAP works with psychology regulatory bodies across Canada including: College of Psychologists of British Columbia, College of Psychologists of New Brunswick, College of Psychologists of Ontario, Newfoundland Board of Examiners in Psychology, Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, Saskatchewan College of Psychologists, PEI Psychologists Registration Board, and L'Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. These partnerships facilitate interprovincial mobility under CFTA/CPQ and harmonization of regulatory standards.
• American Psychological Association (APA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPA is a major international psychology organization referenced by CAP for ethics resources, practice guidelines, telepsychology guidance, COVID-19 fact sheets, and professional development content. APA's standards, codes, and guidelines inform CAP's regulatory framework.
• International Qualification Assessment Services (IQAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIQAS, part of Alberta's immigration services, provides credential assessment for internationally trained professionals. CAP references IQAS as a resource for internationally trained psychologists seeking to have their foreign academic credentials evaluated and recognized in Alberta.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• College of Psychologists of British Columbia: BC's regulator for psychologists under the Health Professions and Occupations Act. Same function and statutory framework as CAP, regulating registration, professional conduct, and continuing competence for BC psychologists.
• Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology: Nova Scotia's psychology licensing and examining body with functions parallel to CAP, including registration, examinations, and professional conduct oversight.
• Saskatchewan College of Psychologists: Provincial psychology regulator in Saskatchewan with analogous structure to CAP. Both administer CCP-equivalent programs and interjurisdictional mobility, making it a close peer in scale and function.
• College of Psychologists of Ontario: Provincial regulatory body for psychologists in Ontario, operating under similar health professions legislation. Directly comparable in mandate (registration, complaints, discipline, competence programs) but serving a much larger jurisdiction.
• College of Psychologists of New Brunswick: New Brunswick's provincial psychology regulator. Comparably sized to CAP and participates in CFTA mobility coordination alongside CAP and other Atlantic Canada regulators.
• L'Ordre des Psychologues du Québec: Quebec's professional order regulating psychologists under the Professional Code. Same regulatory mandate but operates under Quebec's distinct professional system (Office des professions du Québec).

Broad incumbents

• College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta: Alberta's health profession regulator for physicians, operating under the same Health Professions Act as CAP. Provides a comparable self-regulatory model within the same provincial legislative framework.
• Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB): North American association of psychology regulators that administers the EPPP examination required by CAP. Serves as a broader umbrella organization with cross-jurisdictional mobility and credentialing services.

Others

• Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): National voluntary professional association for psychologists in Canada. Not a regulator but a complementary organization providing ethics resources, practice guidelines, and professional advocacy that CAP references and coordinates with.
• Psychologists' Association of Alberta (PAA): Alberta's voluntary 'fraternal' association for psychologists, distinct from CAP's regulatory function. Operates a province-wide public referral service and serves as the professional counterpart to CAP's regulatory mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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