 These applicants need to demonstrate that they have completed a minimum of eight graduate-level courses in specific areas of study relevant to counselling and psychotherapy, including four elective courses that meet the CCPA’s coursework guidelines.Professionals who want to become members of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA) need to meet a number of competencies.These competencies comply with the Federal Statutes specifically the Agreement on Internal Trade, “CPCA-RPC Membership Criteria”.