Who Should Attend

Participants must be comfortable using video-conferencing technologies (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams) and have expert-level familiarity with the technology they intend to use.

By attending this advanced training, you will:

• Discuss the nature, history, research, and current controversies and problems related to tele-assessment. 
• Identify the ethical, legal, cultural, and psychometric aspects of conducting psycho-educational assessments within online environments. 
• Describe the nuance of performing tele-assessments within cross-jurisdictional contexts. 
• Practice setting-up, choosing testing batteries, and considering the practical elements of administering psycho-educational assessments within online environments. 
• Explain the essential considerations when conceptualizing, interpreting testing results, and writing-up clinical findings obtained from performing tele-assessments, including limitations. 
• Discuss the implications of performing psychoeducational assessments with complex clients within online environments.  

Meet Your Facilitators

Chris Pawluk, R.Psych.

With over 20 years of experience as a Registered Psychologist, Chris works in private practice with Hexagon Psychology. He is also on the board for the Psychologist’s Association of Alberta. He is an expert in psychological assessment and intervention for children, youth, and adults, using both in-person and virtual modalities. Over the years, Chris has worked with universities across Canada to facilitate research projects and offer high-quality training for teachers, psychologists, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists. He also holds a Clinical Supervisor role within the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary for his continued supervision and mentorship of graduate students in the Counselling or School and Applied Child Psychology programs.

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Dr. Mitch Colp, R.Psych.

Dr. Mitch is a trailblazer in the world of psychology, combining clinical expertise with innovative leadership to help practitioners thrive ethically and professionally. As the CEO of Hexagon Psychology and a psychologist licensed across multiple jurisdictions in Canada, Dr. Colp brings a wealth of experience conducting psychological assessments, supervising clinicians, and advising regulatory organizations.

From leading groundbreaking innovations in psychological assessment to serving as a key figure in professional organizations like the Canadian Psychological Association, Dr. Mitch is dedicated to advancing ethical practice in the field. He’s passionate about equipping practitioners with the tools to build trust, strengthen relationships, and avoid common ethical pitfalls.

Ready to learn from a leader who truly understands the intersection of psychology, ethics, and innovation? Dr. Mitch is here to guide you every step of the way!

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Earn CE Credits

Hexagon Training is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Hexagon Training maintains responsibility for the program.

Earn 16 Continuing Education (CE) credits from the Canadian Psychological Association for attending this training.