CCTPEI Registration Exam (COMPASS)
The CCTPEI Registration Exam (COMPASS), also known as the Canadian Professional Standard for Counselling and Psychotherapy (CPSCP): Entry-to-Practice Competency Assessment, is a requirement for new applicants seeking registration with the college.
Current information about upcoming exam dates, registration deadlines, and fees is published in the news section of this website.
About the Exam
The exam is administered by the COMPASS Centre for Examination Development, a national organization responsible for developing and delivering the assessment.
The computer-based exam is available in English and French and is designed to reflect the diversity of counselling and psychotherapy practice in Canada. It assesses a candidate's knowledge of entry-to-practice competencies, as well as their information-gathering, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills through a variety of scenarios and simulations.
COMPASS examinations are typically offered twice each year, in the spring and fall, subject to change.
Registering for the Exam
COMPASS requires 6 to 8 weeks to schedule candidates, and all college entry requirements must be verified by the registrar before registration can proceed. Graduates are encouraged to begin the application process early.
Registration Process
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You complete your registration with CCTPEI.
Select New Applicant - Provisional Registration as your registration type. Once your account is activated, complete all mandatory information and upload proof of your master's degree. -
You fill out and submit the intent to write COMPASS exam form.
Find the link to the form for the upcoming exam in the news section of the website.
NOTE: While filling out this form, you will need to consent to the Candidate Statement of Understanding, and indicate if you need any accommodations (such as additional writing time, or a service animal) due to a condition, diagnosis, or injury. -
The registrar confirms your eligibility.
Once your application has been verified, the registrar will submit your information to COMPASS. The college will send you a confirmation email with further instructions and the identification number required to register with COMPASS. -
You complete your COMPASS registration.
Finalize your registration directly with COMPASS and pay the applicable examination fee. -
You prepare for the exam.
COMPASS will provide access to preparation materials and confirm approved accommodation requests, where applicable. - You complete the exam.
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COMPASS will send you your results.
Results are issued directly by COMPASS, generally within 6 to 8 weeks after the exam completion. -
You submit your certificate to the college.
Email your certificate to the registrar who will add it to your HMS profile. -
You complete supervised practice.
After completing the COMPASS exam, you may begin or continue accruing your supervised DCC hours. Once all requirements have been met, notify the registrar and submit your supervision confirmation. You will then be eligible for General Registrant status.
Technical Requirements
Before your examination:
- Ensure you have administrator rights on the computer you will use for the exam.
- Verify that your computer meets COMPASS technical requirements, including a supported operating system, Google Chrome, webcam, and mobile phone for secondary camera monitoring.
- Complete all required software downloads and connectivity testing before your scheduled examination, following the instructions provided by the exam proctor, MonitorEDU.
- If you experience technical difficulties, consult the MonitorEDU FAQs.
- Be prepared to clear your browser cache after completing the examination.
Your examination environment functions as an individual test centre. Candidates are expected to maintain the same standards of conduct and security that apply to an in-person proctored examination.
