Term 1 of 59
the focus is on the professionalism of the RMT and their accountability to the College and the
public.
-covers a broad range of activities related to the RMT’s practice and can arise even if no patient
suffers actual harm.
is this professional misconduct or professional negligence ?
professional misconduct
professional negligence
criminal court ; inquiry
investigation
,Definition 2 of 59
1. not complied with the Act, a regulation, or bylaw;
2. not complied with a standard, limit or condition imposed under the Act;
3. committed professional misconduct/unprofessional conduct;
4. incompetently practiced massage therapy
5. suffered from a physical/mental ailment, an emotional disturbance or an addiction to alcohol or
drugs
Members of a self-regulating profession have a special privilege to practice their
profession and are subject to a public trust. Because of this, their governing body has more
?
what are applied to investigations and disciplinary hearings?
Both government and the public expect registrants to maintain high standards of integrity
and professionalism,
in Health Professions Act, the College has the power to discipline a registrant who has [5]
If the registrant and the inquiry committee agree, the complaint can be resolved through
________________________
In either case, the registrant admits to certain misconduct or incompetency, and the
registrant and the inquiry committee agree on the appropriate sanctions to be imposed on
the registrant.
,Term 3 of 59
An extraordinary action is most commonly taken if the complaint contains allegations of? [3]
-serious sexual misconduct
-impaired practice
-other serious matters (for example, assault)
-reprimand registrant;
-impose limits/conditions to RMT
-suspend RMT, and impose limits on management of RMT during suspension
-cancel the registrant's membership
-fine on the registrant of up to $50,000.
The standard of proof used in grievance arbitrations involving serious employment
offences.
informal discussions, mediation, or through a consensual arrangement;
citation
Term 4 of 59
Other Legal Proceedings
For RMTs who are employees or who have employees working for them, a dispute regarding
workers compensation or workplace safety would be handled by __________________
the college
WorkSafe BC
conflict of interest
discipline
, Term 5 of 59
A registrant will normally be allowed to practice during an investigation. However, if the
______________ committee considers it necessary to protect the public, they may order certain limits
to conditions/suspend the registrant during the investigation into the complaint.
this is referred to as "extraordinary actions" and will be ordered only after conducting a hearing
called an "extraordinary hearing", where the registrant has the opportunity to provide additional
information to the committee.
inquiry ; discipline
conduct unbecoming
sexual assault
inquiry
Term 6 of 59
The public notice must include the? [3]
1. complaint
2. investigation
3. citation and hearing
4. appeal
-name of registrant
-description of outcome
- reasons for outcome.
1. registrar of the college
2. made in bad faith
3. inquiry
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