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RHPA - REGULATED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ACT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
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RHPA - REGULATED HEALTH CAREPROFESSIONALS ACT EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. What is the Regulated Health Professions Act? Answer - The Regulated
Health Professions Act (RHPA) provides a framework for regulating the scope of
practice of 23 health professions in Ontario, under their respective colleges. It
outlines the manner in which Colleges operate with regard to health care
professionals.
The RHPA also regulates the manner in which Colleges are to deal with
complaints against a health professional.
2. In what year was the decision made to allow "the people" to govern the
health professions? Answer - 1993.
3. How many self-governing health professions exist? Answer - There are 24
self-governing health professions.
4. Approximately what percentage is the public represented on the governing
councils of the regulated health professions? Answer - between 42% and 49%
5. What is the responsibility of the Minister of Health and Long Term Care?
Answer - - The Minister of Health administers the legislation.
The Minister ensures: that the health professions are regulated and
coordinated in the public interest; that appropriate standards of practice are
developed and maintained; and that individuals have access to health services
, of their choice and are treated with sensitivity in their dealings with health
professionals.
6. What is the role of the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council?
Answer - The Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) advise
the Minister regarding:
- what professions should be regulated or deregulated
- suggested amendments to the Acts or regulations under the Acts
- the effectiveness of the Quality Assurance and Patient Relations programs
undertaken
by the colleges
- and other matters referred by the Minister for review.
7. How many people are on the Advisory Council? Answer - - There are 5-7
members on the Advisory Council.
- These persons are not members of a regulated health profession.
8. What is the role of the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board? Answer
- - The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board investigates a complaint
that has not
been disposed of by the complaints committee of the member's college within
120 days of filing and refers the complaint back to the complaints committee
with
recommendations or requires the committee to take action.
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