OPGT Resources for capacity assessors

Training and workshops

Training and workshops are offered by the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT).

Due to a large number of applicants, registration for the September 2026 capacity assessment course is now closed.

Applicants will be notified on the status of their registration prior to May 29, 2026.

For questions, contact [email protected]. 

Designated Capacity Assessor Roster

Would you like to be added to the public-facing Designated Capacity Assessor Roster or update your current information? Complete the Designated Capacity Assessor Roster Consent form.

Forms applicable to the role

Important information about forms

• Forms should be completed electronically whenever possible. Use blue ink if you must complete them by hand.
• Print the forms and submit a hardcopy original – photocopies aren’t accepted.
• Print all forms single-sided – the court won’t accept double-sided forms.

Visit OPGT Forms to access capacity assessment forms that are outside the Designated Capacity Assessor role.

Competency requirements

You must immediately notify the Designated Capacity Assessor Program if any of the following occur:

• you are charged with a criminal offence; or
• your practice permit, as a regulated member of a health profession college, is suspended, cancelled, or becomes the subject of an investigation.

A designated capacity assessor must demonstrate their competency skills every 2 years to maintain their designation.

To ensure competency requirements are met, submit the following by email to the Designated Capacity Assessor Program:

• three redacted Capacity Assessment Reports
• a signed Designated Capacity Assessor Declaration of Consent form
• a completed quiz with a minimum passing grade of 80%

Contact

Designated Capacity Assessor Program
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Email: [email protected]