Our system is distinctive. The Ordre des psychologues du Québec must ensure that psychologists have adequate training, that they develop the necessary skills through continuing professional development. The Ordre is a regulator and ensures that. It does not offer services, we do not prepare courses on PTSD, for instance. We oversee training, various training programs that are offered, so that they may meet the minimum competency standards of the Ordre.
We have noted that programs are being developed which are a reflection of societal evolution, markets and needs. So, universities need to be kept abreast of these needs.
Having personally work on a few occasions with military personal as a clinical psychologist, I have a good understanding of the component, or a very specific culture which must be considered. But the Ordre cannot provide this type of training.
I think it would indeed be in the interest of the Department of Veterans Affairs to create partnerships with universities so that a type of specialty, if you will, can be developed in this area.
Our role is to ensure that psychologists who work for you have the necessary skills. It is not our job to develop these skills, rather it is the job of the universities.