Supervision and Assessment
General Information
Physicians engaged in CPSS-approved assessments may be granted an educational licence and, if successful, may qualify for a supervised Provisional With Restrictions (PWR) licence. Physicians who require supervision are granted a Provisional with Restrictions licence and are able to practice independently and bill for services while under supervision.
Note: Some exceptions may apply.
Assessment activities include:
Pre-Licensure Assessments
Physicians who are not eligible for Canadian certification can undergo an assessment to determine their readiness to enter practice. If successful in the assessment, physicians will be granted a PWR licence to practice under supervision for a defined period of time.
- For Internationally Trained Specialist Physicians: The Saskatchewan Health Authority can request approval from the Registrar of the College to design and conduct an assessment to determine if a candidate possesses the academic knowledge, technical skill, and clinical judgement to enter into supervised practice. The assessment is a minimum of 3 months (i.e. 55 days of observed practice) and the supervisor(s)/assessor(s) must complete and submit forms to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). If successful, the Royal College may issue a letter of eligibility in the primary discipline being assessed and the physician must register with the Practice Ready Assessment Maintenance of Certification (PRA MOC) program.
Supervised Practice
- A process that enables physicians to practice independently under a Provisional with Restrictions licence. Physicians will be required to have a CPSS-approved supervisor, who will be responsible for reviewing the physician’s practice at regular intervals. Supervision reports will be prepared and submitted to the College to be reviewed by a CPSS Senior Medical Advisor.
Summative Assessment
- If successful with the defined period of supervised practice, physicians will undergo a review process completed by a CPSS-approved assessor(s) to determine if the physician is competent in their discipline and meets the expected standard of care for Regular licensure.
The image below outlines the typical licensure process for a supervised
physician; however, overall duration may vary. Click here to download PDF view .
Interested in Becoming a Supervisor or Assessor?
The CPSS is always looking for physicians who are willing to engage in supervision or other assessment related activities. Serving as a supervisor or assessor helps to build our provincial capacity to provide safe, high quality health care to our patients. If you have been practising with a Regular licence with no restrictions or conditions for a period of three years or more, you may meet our requirements to serve as a supervisor.
Supervision involves:
- Reviewing patient charts online through EMR access or during routine site visits on a pre-determined basis;
- Engaging with your supervisee to offer feedback, provide mentorship and encourage continued development of any notable areas of practice;
- Submitting reports based on chart reviews to the CPSS on time.
See CPSS Supervision Infographic for a quick overview.
See CPSS Supervisor Handout for more information.
If you have any questions about becoming a supervisor, please email the Assessment Team at cpssreg-assess@cps.sk.ca