RPBio Form RPBio Form Education and Training The following knowledge (academics and education) is required to be a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio). Do you have 25 science courses of which at least 13 are in biology? * Yes No Science courses must include a majority (>50%) of scientific concepts, theory or practice, and may include subject areas such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, geology, geography, environmental science, forestry and forest sciences, ecological restoration and engineering. Biology courses must include a majority (>50%) of biological concepts, theory or practice, from a range of disciplines such as geography, environmental science, forestry and forest sciences, ecological restoration and environmental engineering. If you have a thesis based Master of Science (MSc) degree in an applied biological science (botany, zoology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology), it counts as one biology course. If you have a dissertation based Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in an applied biological science (botany, zoology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology), it counts as two biology courses. Communications: Have you completed a 1st year or higher level course in written communications? ex. English composition, technical writing, scientific writing * Yes No Chemistry: Have you completed a 1st year or higher level course in chemistry? ex. Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry * Yes No Numeracy: Have you completed two 1st year and/or 2nd year numeracy courses? ex. Statistics, Precalculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra * Yes No This can include: Two Statistics courses, one course must be at a 2nd year or higher or equivalent One 2nd year or higher-level Statistic course and one 2nd year or higher-level mathematics course. (ex. Precalculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Biology & Management: Do you have a 2nd year or higher level (or equivalent) Applied Biology & Management Course? ex. Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Applied Microbiology, Conservation Management/Biology, Landscape Ecology, Restoration Ecology, Environmental Toxicology * Yes No Ecology: Do you have a 2nd year or higher level (or equivalent) Ecology Course? ex. General Ecology, Population Ecology, Community and Ecosystem Ecology * Yes No Do you have one (1) course from at least three (3) of the following biology subjects? Cell Biology (ex. Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology), Systematics (ex. Systematic Botany, Mammalogy, Ornithology, Ichthyology, Herpetology, Comparative invertebrate/vertebrate Zoology), Physiology (ex. Cell, Plant or Animal Physiology), Genetics (ex. Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Genomics), Evolution (ex. Diversity, Evolution) * Yes No Work Experience The following skills and abilities (work and competencies) are required to be a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio). Work includes paid and voluntary activities. Work Experience Requirements Three (3) years minimum of professional level work experience in applied biology within the last 10 years with a maximum of 7 months of volunteer activities. All work and volunteer experience must be post degree. Do you have a degree and ≥ 3 years work experience in applied biology? Yes No Do you have a bachelor’s degree and ≥ 15 years work experience in applied biology? Yes No Do you have a Master of Science degree in an applied biological science (botany, zoology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology), and at least 13 years of experience in applied biology? Yes No Do you have a Doctor of Philosophy degree in an applied biological science (botany, zoology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology), and at least 11 years of experience in applied biology? Yes No Do you have at least one (1) example of a key indicator in each competency category that: you can explain in detail how you meet a key indicator through descriptions of your activities, knowledge, experience etc.; and that can be verified by a reference? * Yes No Professional Practice Competencies RPBios need to have at least one (1) example of a key indicator in each of the following seven (7) Professional Practice Competencies that you can explain in detail how you meet a key indicator through descriptions of your activities, knowledge, experience etc., and that can be verified by a reference. Scientific Concepts and Knowledge: Be aware of and have experience with scientific concepts, knowledge and implementation. Key Indicators: * Demonstrate knowledge of scientific information and concepts. Incorporate relevant scientific knowledge and concepts in their practice. Use knowledge and scientific understanding to improve the application of existing and emerging scientific concepts, knowledge or technology in their practice. None of the above Laws, Regulations & Policies: The capability to interpret and understand the intent of legally binding requirements and policy. Key Indicators: * Demonstrate knowledge of a) regulatory and policy requirements as a regulated professional; b) demonstrate knowledge relevant to Scope of Practice. Incorporate regulatory and policy requirements in their practice. Implement regulatory and policy requirements in their practice. None of the above Standards and Practices: Understands the standards and practices and has the ability required to perform or practice applied biology. Key Indicators: * Demonstrate knowledge of standards and practices relevant to Scope of Practice. Incorporate standards and practices in their practice. Implement standards and practices in their practice. None of the above Project and/or Work Product Management: Experience in the discipline of planning, organizing or managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project or work product. Key Indicators: * Demonstrate skills in the scoping, planning and implementing of projects/assignments. Demonstrate skills in evaluation of and in drawing conclusions from scientific and other data. Provide advice, options/solutions, requirements. None of the above Records/Data Management and Informatics: Demonstrated ability to conduct the systematic control of creating, distributing, using, maintaining integrity, confidentiality, security and disposing of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions. Key Indicators: * Demonstrate knowledge of records management and information. Implement policies and protocols relating to records management and informatics in their practice. Respect for confidentiality in their practice. None of the above Professional Accountability: Performing the duties of one’s profession generally, or performing a particular professional task in a professional manner. Key Indicators: * Demonstrate an awareness of scope of practice and limitations. Exercise skills in applied biology and other professional skills as required for work undertaken. Take responsibility for their work and work of others’ (if applicable). None of the above Communication: Respectfully and effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Key Indicators: * Communicate written and oral information in a clear, concise and comprehensible manner. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences, colleagues, clients and others. Communicate and acknowledge the value of alternative views and hypotheses. None of the above Competency-based referee (references) The College requires 3 referees (references). Do you have 3 references that that are knowledgeable of your professional work experience as a biologist; can attest to the competencies defined by the College; that can speak to your professional practice competencies; and where one is not from your current employer or organization you volunteer for; and who are not related to the applicant unless the relative is a supervising professional? * Yes No Professional Work Products An individual must submit professional work (work products) examples. A minimum of 2, and a maximum of 4 professional work products must be submitted, Between the professional work products, they must include the following: Method(s) Data Analysis Conclusion(s) and/or recommendations Communicates technical scientific information to a non-expert audience I meet all requirements above Yes Between the professional work products, you must be able to explain how they meet 1 key indicator from each of the following professional practice competencies: Scientific knowledge and concepts Laws, regulations and policy Standards and practices Communication I meet all requirements above Yes Would you like your results emailed to you? Email Yes No Email Address Next