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Date: 06-Feb-2009
Update: Physiotherapy Scope of Practice Review
On June 30, 2008 the physiotherapy profession submitted its proposal for changes to the Physiotherapy Act and other pieces of legislation to the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Committee (HPRAC). The review initiated by HPRAC in April focussed on PT scope of practice and the controlled act scheme, with the aim of ensuring that patients are able to access the full range of competencies and services that physiotherapists can provide in an interprofessional collaborative care environment. The full submission can be found here or www.opa.on.ca and is the direct result of a strong partnership between the Ontario Physiotherapy Association, the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the Chairs of the five academic programs in Ontario.The partners actively participated in public consultation on the submission over the month of August. HPRAC submitted its recommendations to the government and more directly the Minister of Health and Long Term Care on August 31, 2008. On November 17, 2008, the Minister released the HPRAC report for public consultation until January 31, 2009. We will provide an update as soon as we know more information.
To view the HPRAC report, please click here.
For more information please click here or visit the Ontario Physiotherapy Association website.
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