Continuing Competence Program


CCP Requirements When Returning to Practice

I am currently registered with ACSLPA but do not hold a practice permit (non-practicing). I plan to resume practicing and will complete the necessary steps to obtain a practice permit (changing from non-practicing to practicing). Do I have to complete the continuing competence requirements to obtain my practice permit? Does ACSLPA have any suggestions about how I do this, as I am worried that I may have very limited time to complete the requirements?

All regulated members who wish to obtain a practice permit at renewal must complete the CCP.

If you obtain a practice permit after January 1 in the current practice year, you will not be required to complete your CCP at that time, however you will be required to do so at renewal (changing from non-practicing to practicing). If you obtain a practice permit effective January 1st, you will be required to complete the CCP activities when you are renewing (renewing from non-practicing to practicing).

In relation to completion of CCP activities:

  • Certain continuing education categories may be more practical for regulated members in this situation to complete, e.g., self-study, participation in study groups, mandatory college activities (e.g., jurisprudence training, or pre-recorded ACSLPA webinars available on ACSLPA’s YouTube Channel). There is no minimum amount of continuing education hours that must be obtained for the practice year, so regulated members in this situation need only to complete and reflect on two education activities to complete the Continuing Education Report.
  • A peer dialogue could be a reflection on a discussion you have with a supervisor or colleague regarding your return to practice, e.g., strategies to manage the transition, your education, training, and mentorship needs, and/or changes to program delivery.
  • For the Risks and Supports Profile regulated members may reflect on, for example, transitioning back to practicing after being non-practicing for a period of time. Regulated members should identify supports that they have or will put into place to manage any risks to their practice.

ACSLPA considers requests for accommodations. You can find more information regarding accommodation plans here.