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Training
Designated capacity assessor (DCA) – online training
- format to be announced.
This course is mandatory to get official designation from the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General.
Learners must attend by remote access for all 3 days and successfully complete a final exam.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021: 9 am to 3 pm
Thursday, November 18, 2021: 9 am to 3 pm
Friday, November 19, 2021: 9 am to 3 pm
This online 3-day course teaches participants how to complete decision-making capacity assessments in accordance with the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA). The training is presented by the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT).
Who may apply
This training is only available to these 4 professions:
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Occupational Therapists
- Registered Psychiatric Nurses
- Registered Social Workers
Register for DCA training
The personal information collected through the Resources for Capacity Assessors web page may be used for contacting you about registration, training or changes affecting capacity assessors.
This personal information collection is authorized under section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.
If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, you may contact a Capacity Assessment Policy Analyst at 780-638-3252 or [email protected].
Get on the OPGT list
For capacity assessors who want their contact information to be listed on this website.
If you’re a designated capacity assessor (not a physician or psychologist)
Fill out this form:
Capacity Assessor Roster Consent (PDF, 408 KB)
If you're a physician or psychologist
Fill out this form:
Capacity Assessor Roster Consent Form for Physicians and Psychologists Only (PDF, 448 KB)
Forms
Important information about forms
- we prefer you complete the forms electronically – 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
Trouble opening or completing PDF forms?
Fillable forms do not open properly on some mobile devices and web browsers. To fill in and save this form:
- Click on the PDF link to save it on your computer.
- Launch Adobe Reader.
- Open the PDF from within Adobe Reader. You can now fill and save your form.
Co-decision-making capacity assessment
Form 3: Capacity Assessment Report - Co-decision-making (PDF, 88 KB)
Adult guardianship and trusteeship capacity assessment
Form 4: Capacity Assessment Report - Guardianship or Trusteeship or both (PDF, 110 KB)
Personal directive-related
Incapacity
Schedule 2: Declaration of Incapacity to Make Decisions About a Personal Matter (Section 9(2)(a)) (PDF, 40 KB)
Schedule 3: Declaration of Incapacity to Make Decisions About a Personal Matter (Section 9(2)(b)) (PDF, 42 KB)
Regained capacity
Schedule 4: Determination of Regained Capacity (Section 10.1(1)) (PDF, 33 KB)
Schedule 5: Determination of Regained Capacity (Section 10.1(2)) (PDF, 33 KB)
Schedule 6: Determination of Regained Capacity (Section 10.1(5)) (PDF 31 KB)
Specific decision-making capacity assessment
Form 6: Specific Decision Making (PDF, 131 KB)
Publications
Capacity Assessment: Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
Guide for Capacity Assessors: Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
Guide to Capacity Assessment Under the Personal Directives Act
Capacity Assessments Under AGTA and PDA
Publications order form (PDF, 327 KB)
Contact
Capacity Assessment Policy Analyst
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Phone: 780-638-3252
Email: [email protected]
OPGT offices
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