This standard came into effect on August 1, 2024, replacing the Providing and Refusing Care Standard.

It establishes that physiotherapists have a duty of care to their patients and an obligation to provide for continuity of care wherever a therapeutic relationship has been established.
 
Top five highlights from the Duty of Care Standard: 

1. Support patients in making informed decisions about their care.
2. Provide care that is free from discrimination and ensure personal judgments don't compromise a patient’s care.
3. Build and sustain positive therapeutic relationships with patients.
4. Employ respectful conflict resolution strategies.
5. Document and communicate any discontinuation of care, and arrange for continuity of care when possible. 

The College is seeking physiotherapists to join our Quality Assurance program as assessors.

Assessors are responsible for conducting screening interviews with physiotherapists who have been selected to participate in the program.

This is a paid contract position and is open to physiotherapists with at least five years of experience.

Successful applicants can expect to conduct at least two virtual interviews per month.

See the full posting on our Careers Page to learn more and apply.

The next College Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24.

Board meetings are open to the public and anyone can attend. The meeting materials, schedule, and livestream links are available on the Board page. 

On the agenda for this meeting:
• Next group of updated standards for approval
• Professional corporations fees
• Audited financial statements
• Election eligibility

Please note a recording of the meeting will not be available afterward.

This yearʼs Jurisprudence Module will run from October 3 to December 2, 2024.

Who is required to complete Jurisprudence?
• Physiotherapists who registered for Independent Practice in Ontario between September 26, 2023 and September 15, 2024
• Physiotherapists who have not completed Jurisprudence in the past five years

If you are required to complete Jurisprudence, you will receive an email from the College on October 3.

Look out for more detailed information about Jurisprudence in the next edition of Perspectives or visit our website.