COKO Membership Requirements 3

Question 1

Under COKO regulations, which body has the authority to approve or refuse an application for registration?

Accepted Answer

The Registration Committee

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The COKO Board of Directors

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The Discipline Committee

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The Quality Assurance Committee

Question 2

A COKO member on inactive status may do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Not practice kinesiology and not use the protected title

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Continue to use the title 'Registered Kinesiologist'

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Practice kinesiology in limited clinical settings

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Only practice under supervision of an active member

Question 3

Which legislation governs the regulation of kinesiologists in Ontario, creating the framework for COKO membership requirements?

Accepted Answer

The Health Professions Procedural Code under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)

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The Occupational Health and Safety Act

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The Ontario Professional Engineers Act

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The Fitness Industry Employment Standards Act

Question 4

What is the purpose of COKO's Quality Assurance (QA) program as it relates to ongoing membership?

Accepted Answer

To ensure members continue to be competent throughout their career

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To evaluate applicants before initial registration

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To investigate complaints against members

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To set annual membership fees

Question 5

A kinesiologist moves from Ontario to another province. What should they do regarding their COKO registration?

Accepted Answer

They must notify COKO and may apply for inactive status or resign from membership

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Their COKO registration automatically transfers to the new province's regulator

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They are required to maintain active COKO registration regardless of where they live

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No action is required as long as they pay dues

Question 6

What is the typical consequence if a COKO member fails to renew their certificate of registration by the deadline?

Accepted Answer

Their registration lapses, and they must cease using the protected title

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Automatic suspension with immediate reinstatement upon payment

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They are referred to the Discipline Committee for investigation

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They are assessed a small administrative fine with no other consequences

Question 7

When COKO assesses whether an applicant's kinesiology degree is 'substantially equivalent,' which factor is most central to that decision?

Accepted Answer

Whether the program's curriculum meets COKO's entry-to-practice competency profile

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The reputation of the university's sports teams

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The number of research publications from the faculty

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Whether the program was delivered in English or French