COKO Membership Requirements 4

Question 1

A newly graduated kinesiologist practises in Ontario for two months before submitting a COKO registration application. What risk do they face?

Accepted Answer

They may be investigated for practicing kinesiology without being registered, which is an offence

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No risk, as a grace period is provided for new graduates

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They are automatically enrolled as a student member during this period

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They must only pay a late application fee

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the role of professional liability insurance in COKO membership?

Accepted Answer

Members are required to maintain professional liability insurance as a condition of practice

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It is optional and has no bearing on registration status

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COKO provides group insurance to all members as part of the registration fee

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Liability insurance is only required for members in hospital settings

Question 3

An applicant's academic program included all kinesiology core courses but lacked a supervised clinical practicum. How would COKO most likely respond?

Accepted Answer

Require the applicant to complete a practicum or bridging component before granting registration

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Grant full registration, as coursework is sufficient

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Grant provisional registration valid for five years

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Reject the application permanently with no appeal

Question 4

The Kinesiology Act, 2007 protects which of the following from use by non-registered individuals?

Accepted Answer

The title 'Registered Kinesiologist' and the initials 'R.Kin'

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The word 'kinesiologist' in any context

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The term 'exercise specialist' in clinical settings

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The word 'physiotherapy' when combined with kinesiology

Question 5

How many continuing education credits are COKO members typically required to accumulate per registration cycle?

Accepted Answer

A minimum number of professional development hours as specified in COKO's QA requirements

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No mandatory number — it is entirely self-directed without a minimum

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500 clinical contact hours per year

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One formal university course per two-year cycle

Question 6

A COKO member is charged with professional misconduct. Which committee would first hear the formal allegations?

Accepted Answer

Discipline Committee

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Registration Committee

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Quality Assurance Committee

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Fitness to Practise Committee

Question 7

What information is contained in COKO's public register that members of the public can access?

Accepted Answer

Registration status, any conditions on practice, and any findings of guilt

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Members' home addresses and personal phone numbers

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Members' complete academic transcripts

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Annual earnings reported by each member