Jurisprudence
CRPO jurisprudence module: what it covers and how to pass the quiz
Facts checked against CRPO's and Ontario's official sources on October 22, 2026.
The jurisprudence module is CRPO's online course on the professional and legal duties of a Registered Psychotherapist, and every applicant completes it before the application form opens. It costs CAD 157 plus HST, must be finished within one year of paying, and is passed with at least 15 correct answers out of 20 (75%) on its quiz; your application must then follow within two years. Its manual, "Professional Practice and Jurisprudence for Registered Psychotherapists", is also the best single summary of the law and standards the Registration Examination tests.
Where it fits in your application
CRPO's application steps put the module third: create an account, complete the self-assessment of your application type, then enrol in the module under the "JRP Details" tab of your account and complete it. Only then can you reach the application form. If you do not submit your application within two years of completing the module, CRPO closes your account. The full sequence is in how to become a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario.
| Rule | What CRPO says |
|---|---|
| Who | Every applicant, before the application form |
| Fee | CAD 157 + HST, non-refundable |
| Time to finish | Within one year of the date you pay |
| Pass mark | At least 15 correct out of 20 on the quiz (75%) |
| After passing | Submit your application within two years of completing it |
What the manual covers
CRPO says the manual describes the professional and legal obligations of registered psychotherapists, and gives it three purposes: general familiarity with those responsibilities, a reference for researching a specific practice issue, and case studies that build the ability to apply general principles. The current manual (dated August 2026) has three parts:
- Part 1, Professional Regulation: what a regulatory college is, the Regulated Health Professions Act, CRPO's role, Council and committees, and accountability through the Code of Ethics, the Practice Standards, professional misconduct, incompetence and incapacity.
- Part 2, Practice Standards: the Standards one by one, with the law behind them. Mandatory reports under the RHPA and other legislation, controlled acts and the difference between assessment and diagnosis, conflicts of interest, dual relationships, sexual abuse, PHIPA and PIPEDA under confidentiality, the elements of valid consent, substitute decision-makers, children and consent, the Consent and Capacity Board, electronic practice, supervision, records, fees, advertising and ending therapy. A "Putting It All Together" section covers child custody matters, risk assessment and safety planning, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, social media and artificial intelligence.
- Part 3, Laws: how law is made, Indigenous healthcare law and policy, the Human Rights Code and accessibility law, the Mental Health Act (admissions, restraints, Form 1, community treatment orders), public health, municipal licensing, contract law and negligence, including the Apology Act.
CRPO publishes an interactive web version for learning and a PDF, and says the PDF is the official and most up-to-date version. Both are free to read on crpo.ca, in English and French.
How to pass the quiz
- Read the PDF, not just the web pages. It is the official version, and it is current.
- Learn the duties as actions. For each standard and law, know when it applies and what you must do: who you report to, how fast, what consent requires, what an RP may not do.
- Work the case studies. The manual uses them to show how general principles apply to situations registrants face, which is also how the Registration Examination tests you.
- Know the numbers that matter. Reporting time limits, record retention periods and the five-year rule for sexual abuse allegations come up repeatedly in practice.
- Keep it after you pass. You will meet the same law and standards in every simulation of the Registration Examination.
The module and the exam are different
The module is a registration requirement with a short quiz; the Registration Examination is a three-hour simulation exam written later, as an RP (Qualifying). The exam never asks you to recite the law. It asks you to choose, inside a client case, the action the law requires. That is why rereading the manual is a good use of time before the exam, as set out in what to study for the CRPO exam.
The library module The Legal Framework teaches the same law for exam use, and the controlled act guide explains the duty most often misunderstood.
Common questions
How much does the CRPO jurisprudence module cost?
CAD 157 plus HST, paid to CRPO before you start. CRPO's fees are non-refundable.
What is the pass mark for the CRPO jurisprudence quiz?
At least 15 correct answers out of 20, which is 75%.
How long do I have to complete it?
One year from the date you pay for it. You then have two years from completing it to submit your application.
Is the jurisprudence module available in French?
The manual is published in French as "Exercice de la profession et jurisprudence pour les psychothérapeutes autorisés", and CRPO's application pages are in both languages.