What is a Professional Practice and Ethics (PPE) exam?
An applicant for registration in Ontario must complete the PPE examination requirement unless an equivalent exam acceptable to the Registration Committee has been written in another jurisdiction. The general examination will cover ethics, professional practice, business law, professional liability and responsibilities to the public. The 3-hour Ontario PPE examination may comprise 120 multiple-choice questions (2 hours) and may also include a choice from other questions that require a succinct essay-type response (additional hour). An applicant whose application has been received by APGO prior to March 31, 2003 will be allowed to defer completion of the PPE for up to one year from the date of acceptance for membership. During the start-up phase for APGO, this temporary deferral condition will be granted to permit the candidate sufficient time to complete the requirement. If the member fails to complete the requirement within the allotted time, the certificate of registration will be rev
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