Leaving Practice

If you are leaving practice in Alberta, you may notify the College and provide the effective date.

Your registration can end in one of two ways:

Resignation (Good Standing)

  • You may resign only if all fees, levies, fines, and Continuing Competence Program (CCP) requirements are complete, and any audits or conduct matters are resolved.
  • You may select the effective date of your resignation.
  • Your record will show you resigned in good standing.
  • No refund of fees is provided.

Cancellation (Outstanding Requirements)

  • If you advise the College you are leaving practice but have outstanding requirements, your practice permit will be cancelled effective the date you provide.
  • Permit cancellation is not considered a resignation.
  • No refund of fees is provided.
  • Outstanding fees remain payable and must be paid at the time of reinstatement.
  • Outstanding CCP hours, audits, or conduct requirements must be completed before a reinstatement application can be approved.

If You Do Not Notify the College

  • If you stop working or don’t plan to renew you registration and practice permit but do not notify the College, your practice permit remains in effect until the end of the permit year (December 31).
  • You are responsible for all requirements tied to that permit year, including CCP hours, audits, fees, levies, fines, and conduct matters.
  • Failure to meet those obligations will result in your permit being cancelled not in good standing, and all outstanding items must be addressed before reinstatement will be approved.

 

WHEN YOU LEAVE PRACTICE CCP HOURS REQUIRED RESIGNATION
GOOD STANDING		 CEASE PRACTICE – NOT IN GOOD STANDING
BY
JAN 31		 4 hours (current cycle, Oct 1 – Sept 30) Must complete
4 CCP hours.

Eligible for refund.

 4 hours not complete

Outcome:

  • No refund
  • Cannot issue a clean Verification of Standing Form
  • When returning to practice, you must: complete all missing CCP hours, pay all application fees, pay for and complete a criminal reference check, and meet any other registration requirements.
FEB 1 –
MAY 31		 8 hours (current cycle, Oct 1 – Sept 30) Must complete
8 CCP hours.

Eligible for refund.

 8 hours not complete

Outcome:

  • No refund
  • Cannot issue a clean Verification of Standing Form
  • When returning to practice, you must: complete all missing CCP hours, pay all application fees, pay for and complete a criminal reference check, and meet any other registration requirements.
JUN 1 – 30 12 hours (current cycle, Oct 1 – Sept 30)  

Must complete
12 CCP hours.

Eligible for refund.

12 hours not complete

Outcome:

  • No refund
  • Cannot issue a clean Verification of Standing Form
  • When returning to practice, you must: complete all missing CCP hours, pay all application fees, pay for and complete a criminal reference check, and meet any other registration requirements.
JUL 1 –
SEP 30		 12 hours (current cycle, Oct 1 – Sept 30) Must complete
12 CCP hours.

No refund.

12 hours not complete

Outcome:

  • No refund
  • Cannot issue a clean Verification of Standing Form
  • When returning to practice, you must: complete all missing CCP hours, pay all application fees, pay for and complete a criminal reference check, and meet any other registration requirements.
OCT 1 –
DEC 31 (Renewal Window)		 12 hours (previous cycle) +
4 hours (current cycle)		 Must complete ALL the following:
• 12 + 4 CCP hours
• Pay all fees, levies, and assessments
• If selected for audit, pass review

12 + 4 hours not complete

Unpaid fees, levies, or assessments | CCP audit incomplete

Conduct issues unresolved

Outcome:

  • Cannot issue a clean Verification of Standing Form.
  • When returning to practice, you must: complete all missing CCP hours, pay all application fees, pay all outstanding fees and levies, complete a criminal reference check, and meet any other registration requirements.
  • May be referred to conduct if missing 12 CCP hours from the previous cycle or in a CCP audit is incomplete

 

  • Refunds: Available only for resignations between January 1 and June 30, and only if in good standing. No refunds after June 30.
  • Verification of Standing: A clean Verification of Standing Form will not be issued if you resign or cease practice with outstanding CCP hours, fees, levies, or conduct matters.
  • Reinstatement: When returning to practice, you must:
    • Complete all missing CCP hours
    • Pay all applicable application and registration fees
    • Pay for and complete a criminal reference check
    • Satisfy any other registration requirements in place at the time of your application
WHEN YOU LEAVE PRACTICE CCP HOURS REQUIRED RESIGNATION
GOOD STANDING		 CEASE PRACTICE – NOT IN GOOD STANDING
NOT RENEWING – EFFECTIVE DEC 31 12 hours (previous cycle) +
4 hours (current cycle)		 Must complete ALL the following:

  • 12 + 4 CCP hours
  • Pay all fees, levies, and assessments
  • If selected for audit, pass review
 12 + 4 hours not complete.
Unpaid fees, levies, or assessments | CCP audit incomplete.
Conduct issues unresolved.

 

Outcome:

  • Cannot issue a clean Verification of Standing Form
  • When returning to practice you must: complete all missing CCP hours, pay all application fees, pay all outstanding fees, and levies, complete a criminal reference check, and meet any other registration requirements.
  • May be referred to conduct if missing 12 CCP hours from the previous cycle or in a CCP audit is incomplete

Check the step-by-step guide below to determine what you need to do when you leave practice, including CCP hours, refunds, and whether you are in good standing.

  • January
  • February – May
  • June
  • July – September
  • October – December

  • January: 4 CCP hours (current cycle)
  • February-May:  8 CCP hours (current cycle)
  • June :12 CCP hours (current cycle)
  • July – September: 12 CCP hours (current cycle)
  • October – December:  12 CCP hours from the previous cycle plus 4 CCP hours from the current cycle

  • January – June: Eligible for refund if in good standing
  • July – December: No refund

  • ✅ Resignation in Good Standing if all of the following are complete:
    • Required CCP hours for your timeframe
    • All fees, levies, and fines are paid
    • No outstanding conduct findings or conditions
    • Any CCP audit (if selected) is completed and approved
  • ⚠️ Cease Practice – Not in Good Standing if any of the following are outstanding:
    • CCP hours incomplete
    • Fees, levies, or fines unpaid
    • Conduct requirements unresolved
    • CCP audit incomplete

  • Completion of all missing CCP hours
  • Payment of all outstanding fees, levies, or fines
  • Resolution of any conduct requirements
  • Completion of any outstanding audit requirements
  • Payment for and completion of a criminal reference check
  • Meeting any other registration requirements in place at the time of application