Evaluative practices related to reserved activities by the Professional Code of Quebec

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*Dorceus S, Yergeau E, Le Corff Y, Laverdière O. (2020). Evaluative practices related to reserved activities by the Professional Code of Quebec. Canadian Psychology. 62(3), 283-294

Abstract

This article presents the results of an online survey conducted following the coming into force of the Act to amend the Professional Code and other legislative provisions in the field of mental health and human relations. This survey was conducted on a sample of 243 psychologists, 392 guidance counselors (G.C.) and 90 psychoeducators (Ps. ed.) from Quebec. Results first show that the amendments to the Professional Code appear to have had a lesser impact on the assessment practices of targeted professionals than was anticipated. Considering the attribution of new reserved assessment activities to G.C. and Ps. ed., they, however, perceive more changes in their assessment practices than psychologists. Furthermore, a relatively low degree of appropriation is observed for several reserved activities in terms of frequency of exercise and perceived competence. Lastly, the average frequency of exercise varies according to the professional affiliation and the served clientele. Thus, psychologists appropriate their reserved activities to a greater extent than G.C. and Ps. ed. This is also the case for professionals whose vulnerable clientele (e.g., individuals with developmental disabilities) are targeted by the amendments to the Professional Code. Plausible explanations for the modest impact of the amendments to the Professional Code and the relatively low degree of appropriation of the reserved assessment activities are proposed. (APA PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)

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