Can I defer or cancel my practice assessment?
Approved Deferral Reasons
A deferral may be requested only for the following reasons:
- medical reason* (with documented evidence)
- maternity/paternity/parental/medical leave* (expected return date must be provided)
- pre-booked travel (with documented evidence and expected return date)
*Please provide the reason for not having a Designated Practice Assessment site in the Designated Practice Assessment Site section under the Workplaces tab in your OCP account and update the information when you return from your leave. This information does not appear on the Public Register.
If repeated deferral requests are received, your case will be referred to a Quality Assurance Advisor for review.
Unforeseen Circumstances
Certain unforeseen circumstances may be considered for a deferral on a case-by-case basis. You must inform your practice advisor promptly of any such circumstances to be considered for deferral.
Late Cancellations
A late cancellation is a cancellation made less than six weeks before the scheduled assessment date. These cancellations are NOT due to an approved deferral reason, or an unforeseen circumstance listed above. The registrant may incur a fee for a late cancellation of the scheduled practice assessment. See the Schedule of Fees for the current fee amounts.
Failure to submit the required documents or submitting incomplete documentation will not be grounds for a deferral of the assessment. Any missing documentation may impact your ability to demonstrate your process and may result in falling below the required standards.
Repeated late cancellations or missed assessments will result in your case being referred to the Quality Assurance Committee (QAC). The QAC has the authority to, among other things, impose Terms, Conditions and Limitations on your certificate of registration or move your registration to Part B of the Register due to failure to complete a mandatory QA activity.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.