O. Reg. 870/93: REGISTRATION

Physiotherapy Act, 1991
Loi de 1991 sur les physiothérapeutes

ONTARIO REGULATION 870/93

Amended to O. Reg. 71/06

REGISTRATION

Note: This Regulation was revoked on March 6, 2006. See: O. Reg. 71/06, s. 1.

This Regulation is made in English only.

Definitions

1. In this Regulation,

“degree in physiotherapy” means,

(a) a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from a university in Canada, or

(b) an academic qualification from outside Canada that is considered by the Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards to be equivalent to the qualification in clause (a). O. Reg. 870/93, s. 1.

General

2. The following are prescribed as classes of certificates of registration:

1. Independent practice.

2. Supervised practice.

3. Academic practice.

4. Teaching practice.

5. Inactive status. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 2; O. Reg. 490/00, s. 1.

3. A person may apply for the issue of a certificate of registration by submitting to the College a completed application for the class of certificate for which application is made together with any applicable fees. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 3.

4. A certificate of registration shall not be dated earlier than the day it was issued. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 4.

5. A member shall not hold more than one certificate of registration. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 5.

6. (1) It is a non-exemptible registration requirement for all classes of certificates of registration that the applicant’s past and present conduct affords reasonable grounds for belief that the applicant,

(a) is mentally competent to practise physiotherapy;

(b) will practise physiotherapy with decency, integrity and honesty and in accordance with the law; and

(c) can communicate effectively with, and will display an appropriate attitude towards, patients and colleagues. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 6 (1).

(2) The following are the standards and qualifications for a certificate of registration of any class except a certificate of registration authorizing teaching practice:

1. The applicant must have Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or an authorization under the Immigration Act (Canada) consistent with the class of certificate for which application is made.

2. The applicant must be able to speak and write either French or English with reasonable fluency. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 6 (2).

(3) It is a term, condition and limitation of a certificate of registration of any class that the certificate terminates when the holder no longer has Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or an authorization under the Immigration Act (Canada) consistent with the class of certificate. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 6 (3).

7. Despite any other provision in this Regulation, an applicant who by commission or omission makes false or misleading representation or declaration on or in connection with an application shall be deemed thereafter not to have, and not to have had, the qualifications for a certificate of any class. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 7.

Independent Practice

8. (1) The standards and qualifications for a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice are as follows:

1. The applicant must have received a degree in physiotherapy.

2. The applicant must have successfully completed the Physiotherapy National Examination. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 8 (1).

(2) An applicant for a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice who was, on the day this Regulation comes into force, qualified as a physiotherapist under a statute in a jurisdiction in Canada and outside Ontario and is included on a permanent register in that jurisdiction is exempted from the standards and qualifications under subsection (1). O. Reg. 870/93, s. 8 (2).

(2.1) An applicant for a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice who was, on December 30, 1993, qualified as a physiotherapist in Ontario under the Drugless Practitioners Act is exempted from the standards and qualifications under subsection (1). O. Reg. 123/94, s. 1.

(3) An applicant for a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice shall, as an additional qualification, satisfy the Registrar that he or she has practised physiotherapy for at least 1,550 hours in the five years immediately preceding the application if the applicant,

(a) is not exempted from the standards and qualifications under subsection (1) and has not successfully completed the Physiotherapy National Examination within the five years immediately preceding the application; or

(b) is exempted from the qualifications under subsection (1). O. Reg. 870/93, s. 8 (3).

9. (1) It is a term, condition and limitation of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice that, five years after the date of its issue, and every year after that, the member satisfy the Registrar that the member,

(a) has practised physiotherapy for at least 1,550 hours in the preceding five years;

(b) has successfully completed the College Review Program within the previous 12 months at the member’s expense; or

(c) has successfully completed the Physiotherapy National Examination within the previous 12 months. O. Reg. 601/98, s. 1.

(2) The College Review Program shall consist of an assessment of the member’s current knowledge, skill, judgment and performance and may include an individualized upgrading program based upon the results of the assessment or a reassessment upon the completion of the program. O. Reg. 601/98, s. 1.

(3) If a member fails to satisfy the condition mentioned in subsection (1), the member’s certificate of registration is suspended until the condition is satisfied except if the member concludes a written supervisory arrangement satisfactory to the Registrar. O. Reg. 601/98, s. 1.

10. A person who, on the date this Regulation comes into force, is registered as a physiotherapist in Ontario under the predecessor of the Act is deemed to be the holder of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 10.

Supervised Practice

11. (1) The standards and qualifications for a certificate of registration authorizing supervised practice are as follows:

1. The applicant must have received a degree in physiotherapy.

2. The applicant must have registered to take the Physiotherapy National Examination at the next available opportunity after the application. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 11 (1).

(2) It is a term, condition and limitation of a certificate of registration authorizing supervised practice that,

(a) the holder practise physiotherapy only under the supervision of a holder of a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice who,

(i) monitors the performance of physiotherapy services by the certificate holder to determine that they are properly performed, and

(ii) is available for immediate personal intervention if required;

(b) the holder holds himself or herself out only as a physiotherapy resident; and

(c) the certificate expires on the earlier of the time that the certificate holder receives notification that the holder has failed the Physiotherapy National Examination or 12 weeks after the date of the Physiotherapy National Examination that the holder is registered to take. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 11 (2); O. Reg. 601/98, s. 2 (1).

(3) A person who has failed the Physiotherapy National Examination is not entitled to apply for a certificate of registration authorizing supervised practice. O. Reg. 601/98, s. 2 (2).

(4) A person who previously obtained a certificate of registration authorizing supervised practice is not entitled to apply for another one unless the person did not fail the Physiotherapy National Examination but was unable to complete it successfully because of illness or some other reason beyond the control of the person. O. Reg. 601/98, s. 2 (2).

Academic Practice

12. (1) The standards and qualifications for a certificate of registration authorizing academic practice are as follows:

1. The applicant must have received a degree in physiotherapy.

2. The applicant must have an appointment to the academic staff of a university in Ontario in a program of physiotherapy or physical therapy. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 12 (1).

(2) The terms, conditions and limitations of a certificate of registration authorizing academic practice are that,

(a) the holder practise physiotherapy only in the department in which he or she holds the professorial appointment and to the extent required by the teaching, research and service requirements of that appointment; and

(b) the certificate terminates when the holder no longer holds an appointment in accordance with paragraph 2 of subsection(1). O. Reg. 870/93, s. 12 (2).

Teaching Practice

13. (1) The standards and qualifications for a certificate of registration authorizing teaching practice of a short duration are as follows:

1. The applicant must have received a degree in physiotherapy.

2. The applicant is qualified to practise as a physiotherapist in a jurisdiction outside Ontario.

3. The applicant holds an appointment to teach a brief continuing education program in physiotherapy primarily for the benefit of members holding a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice.

4. A member holding a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice has given an undertaking to supervise the applicant and be responsible for ensuring the provision of appropriate care for patients attended by the applicant in Ontario. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 13 (1).

(2) It is a term, condition and limitation of a certificate of registration authorizing teaching practice of a short duration that the holder practise physiotherapy only to the extent required for the purposes of the brief continuing education program taught by the holder and under the supervision of the member who gave the undertaking. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 13 (2).

(3) A certificate of registration authorizing teaching practice of a short duration expires in the earliest of the following times:

1. At the end of the continuing education program.

2. The day the holder leaves Ontario.

3. Ten days after the certificate is issued. O. Reg. 870/93, s. 13 (3).

Inactive Status

13.1 (1) The standards and qualifications for an inactive certificate of registration are as follows:

1. The applicant holds a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice.

2. The member is not currently engaged, in Ontario, in employment or other activities related to his or her credentials or experience in physiotherapy including but not limited to clinical practice, health care consultation, health administration, academic endeavours (such as teaching and research) and sales of health goods or services.

3. The applicant is not in default of any obligation to the College. O. Reg. 490/00, s. 2.

(2) The following are terms, conditions and limitations of an inactive certificate of registration:

1. The member shall not engage, in Ontario, in employment or other activities related to his or her credentials or experience in physiotherapy including clinical practice, health care consultation, health administration, academic endeavours (such as teaching or research) and sales of health goods or services.

2. The member may use only the titles ‘‘physiotherapist inactive” or ‘‘physical therapist inactive”. O. Reg. 490/00, s. 2.

(3) A member who holds an inactive certificate of registration may, upon application, be issued a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice if the member fulfils the following requirements:

1. The member submits a completed application in the form provided by the Registrar.

2. The member pays the membership fee for a certificate of registration authorizing independent practice.

3. The member is not in default of any obligation to the College.

4. The member has met the requirements set out in clauses 9 (1) (a), (b) and (c). O. Reg. 490/00, s. 2.

14. Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Regulation). O. Reg. 870/93, s. 14.