KPE463 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
Kinesiology correct answer: The application of the principles of
kinesiology to the evaluation and treatment of muscular
imbalance or derangement
HPRAC correct answer: Health professions regulatory advisory
council
RHPA correct answer: Regulated health professions act 1991
- sets out the governing framework for the regulated health
professions in Ontario
- Associated health professions acts, like the Kinesiology Act
(2007)
Regulation correct answer: Required compliance with the
regulatory body (college) overseeing a profession
Regulatory law correct answer: Provides legal framework for a
regulatory body to govern care so that it is delivered by in a safe,
professionals and ethical manner (to protect the public)
What are the 2 types of regulation? correct answer: Regulation:
direct oversight of a service/product by the government (usually
to protect the public)
Self-regulation: responsibility by setting and enforcing
occupational activity is delegated by the government to those in
the occupation
,What are the key features of RHPA (1991) correct answer:
Refers to the scope of practice
Defines controlled acts
Empowers and advises health regulatory colleges
Provides a framework for health professions appeal and review
board
Establishes the HPRAC
What are HPRAC's statutory duties? correct answer: Whether
unregulated health professions should be regulated
Whether regulated health professions should no longer be
regulated
Amendments to the RHPA
Matters concerning the quality assurance programs and patients
relations programs undertaken by health colleges
Any matter the minister refers to HPRAC relating to the
regulation of the health profession
What are the outcomes of the HPRAC recommendations?
correct answer: - creation of the college of Kinesiologists of
Intario (CoKO or CKO)
- defined scope of practice
- registered Kinesiologists (RKin) becomes a protected title
- no controlled acts
College vs associations: Purpose correct answer: College:
To provide the parameters of professional practices
To protect the public with authority from the kinesiology act
2007 and the RHPA 1991
, Association:
To advocate on behalf of its members to various stakeholders
To support professional growth
To support professional opportunities
College vs association: Governance and membership correct
answer: College:
- governed by a council, similar to board of directors. Council is
composed of Kinesiologists elected by their peers and members
of the public appointed by the Ontario government. CKO is
accountable to the Ontario government, public and members
- membership is mandatory. Only members who meet the entry
to practice requirements and who continue to meet standards are
permitted to practice
Association:
- governed by the board of directors who are elected by
members. Accountable to members of the association and
governed by articles of incorporation
- membership is voluntary
College vs. association: function correct answer: College:
- sets requirements for entry to profession
- Maintains a regist of individuals eligible to practice kin
- Develops standards of practice
- Receives and investigates complaints about kin's practices and
administers appropriate disciplinary action when necessary
- Requires Kinesiologists to participate in continuing
professional development
- Account to the MOHLTC
Kinesiology correct answer: The application of the principles of
kinesiology to the evaluation and treatment of muscular
imbalance or derangement
HPRAC correct answer: Health professions regulatory advisory
council
RHPA correct answer: Regulated health professions act 1991
- sets out the governing framework for the regulated health
professions in Ontario
- Associated health professions acts, like the Kinesiology Act
(2007)
Regulation correct answer: Required compliance with the
regulatory body (college) overseeing a profession
Regulatory law correct answer: Provides legal framework for a
regulatory body to govern care so that it is delivered by in a safe,
professionals and ethical manner (to protect the public)
What are the 2 types of regulation? correct answer: Regulation:
direct oversight of a service/product by the government (usually
to protect the public)
Self-regulation: responsibility by setting and enforcing
occupational activity is delegated by the government to those in
the occupation
,What are the key features of RHPA (1991) correct answer:
Refers to the scope of practice
Defines controlled acts
Empowers and advises health regulatory colleges
Provides a framework for health professions appeal and review
board
Establishes the HPRAC
What are HPRAC's statutory duties? correct answer: Whether
unregulated health professions should be regulated
Whether regulated health professions should no longer be
regulated
Amendments to the RHPA
Matters concerning the quality assurance programs and patients
relations programs undertaken by health colleges
Any matter the minister refers to HPRAC relating to the
regulation of the health profession
What are the outcomes of the HPRAC recommendations?
correct answer: - creation of the college of Kinesiologists of
Intario (CoKO or CKO)
- defined scope of practice
- registered Kinesiologists (RKin) becomes a protected title
- no controlled acts
College vs associations: Purpose correct answer: College:
To provide the parameters of professional practices
To protect the public with authority from the kinesiology act
2007 and the RHPA 1991
, Association:
To advocate on behalf of its members to various stakeholders
To support professional growth
To support professional opportunities
College vs association: Governance and membership correct
answer: College:
- governed by a council, similar to board of directors. Council is
composed of Kinesiologists elected by their peers and members
of the public appointed by the Ontario government. CKO is
accountable to the Ontario government, public and members
- membership is mandatory. Only members who meet the entry
to practice requirements and who continue to meet standards are
permitted to practice
Association:
- governed by the board of directors who are elected by
members. Accountable to members of the association and
governed by articles of incorporation
- membership is voluntary
College vs. association: function correct answer: College:
- sets requirements for entry to profession
- Maintains a regist of individuals eligible to practice kin
- Develops standards of practice
- Receives and investigates complaints about kin's practices and
administers appropriate disciplinary action when necessary
- Requires Kinesiologists to participate in continuing
professional development
- Account to the MOHLTC
