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Fees and Membership Types
These fees came into effect on July 1, 2005. They were approved by the Board of Directors and approved at the May 26, 2005 CCPA Annual General Meeting.
These member categories came into effect May 13, 2010. They were approved by the Board of Directors and approved at the May 13, 2010 CCPA Annual General Meeting.
Type of Membership
Definition
Fees
Vote
Eligibility for Insurance
Eligibility for Certification
Professional Member - Regular
Individuals who hold a university degree, post-baccalaureate education, university or college diploma in counselling or a related field, or equivalent experience and training that aligns with the professional standards and ethics of CCPA as assessed by the Registrar.
$150
Yes
No
Yes
Professional Member - Student
To be eligible for a reduce fee as a student, individuals must be presently enrolled in an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate certificate or diploma program, master’s degree or doctoral program in counselling or a related field at an institution or its equivalent for non-Canadian universities.
$75
Yes
Yes (Masters & PhD for practicum only)
Yes
Professional Member - Retired
To be eligible for a reduced fee as a retired member, individual must have been a Voting Member of CCPA for a minimum of one year. Members who declare themselves as retired may continue to claim CCC designation, but they may not engage in any counselling practice.
$75
Yes
Free coverage, providing they had it just before retirement
No
Certified Member
Individuals who hold the designation of Canadian Certified Counsellor (“CCC”) and hold a university degree, or equivalent experience and training that aligns with the professional standards and ethics of CCPA as assessed by the Registrar.
$215 ($150 Membership + $65 Certification fees)
Yes
Yes
N/A
Certified Professional Student Member
To be eligible for a reduced fee as a certified student, individuals must be presently enrolled in an post-masters program in a counselling or a related field at an AUCC recognized institution or its equivalent for non-Canadian universities.
$140 ($75 Membership + $65 Certification fees)
Yes
Yes
N/A
Guest Member - Individual
Individuals who have paid the CCPA Association Membership fee and do not qualify for membership as a Voting Member and have an interest in the well-being, role and function of CCPA.
$130
No
No
No
Guest Member - Association
Any agency or organization not necessarily actively involved in counselling or a related field, but having an interest in the well-being, role and function of CCPA. This includes all reciprocal, associate organizations in addition to agencies or organizations that have paid the CCPA Association Membership fee.
$130
No
No
No
Notes:
1.
For purposes of membership, the courses and programs, degrees, diplomas and certificates offered by various colleges and universities are subject to the approval of CCPA.
2.
From time to time, CCPA may award Honorary Lifetime Memberships to members who have made a considerable contribution to the aims and objectives of the Association.
3.
Grandfather clause: All individuals who, at the time of the changes (May 2000), had full member status, will continue with the association under the full membership status. They can also maintain their Insurance coverage providing they had it before the change in criteria. Only new members will have to comply with the new membership/insurance criteria.
4.
Grandparent clause: All individuals who have, at the time of this change (May 2003), associate membership status will continue with the association under the Professional Membership status.
5.
Guest Members are assessed by the Registrar or Executive Committee on a case-by-case basis in accordance with policies established by the Board of Directors from time to time.
INSURANCE with CCPA
CCPA certified members are entitled to discount rates on professional liability insurance. Members can also apply for home, automobile and life insurance.
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