COKO Membership Requirements 5

Question 1

A COKO member's certificate of registration is suspended. What is the immediate practical effect?

Accepted Answer

They must immediately cease practicing kinesiology and stop using the protected title

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They may continue to practice under direct supervision

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They are permitted to practice in non-clinical settings only

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Suspension has no effect until formally communicated in writing

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios would most likely trigger a review by COKO's Fitness to Practise Committee rather than the Discipline Committee?

Accepted Answer

A member whose physical or mental health may impair their ability to practise safely

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A member fraudulently billing clients

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A member using an unprotected title

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A member failing to renew registration on time

Question 3

When an applicant disagrees with a COKO Registration Committee decision to refuse their application, what recourse is available?

Accepted Answer

The applicant may request a review by the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB)

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There is no formal appeal process for registration decisions

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The applicant may sue COKO in civil court as a first step

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The applicant must reapply with a new application after one year

Question 4

Which of the following best explains why COKO requires applicants to disclose past findings of professional misconduct from other jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

To fulfill the RHPA obligation to assess all information relevant to suitability for registration

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To rank applicants competitively by conduct history

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To share the information with the public immediately upon application

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To charge higher fees to applicants with prior conduct issues

Question 5

An employer in Ontario hires someone who claims to be a 'Registered Kinesiologist' but that person is not on COKO's public register. What should the employer do?

Accepted Answer

Report the situation to COKO, as use of the protected title without registration is an offence

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Accept the claim as long as the person has a degree in kinesiology

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Require the employee to join COKO within 60 days and allow practice in the meantime

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Contact the Ministry of Health for guidance before taking any action

Question 6

A COKO member who has been inactive for several years and wishes to return to active practice must typically do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate current competence, which may include completing additional education or assessments

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Simply pay the renewal fee to reactivate without any further requirements

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Reapply as a brand-new applicant with a new academic transcript

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Obtain a new degree before being allowed to reactivate

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the 'name reservation' or 'protected title' provisions in the Kinesiology Act, 2007?

Accepted Answer

To protect the public by ensuring only qualified, registered individuals can claim to be Registered Kinesiologists

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To limit competition in the kinesiology market

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To generate revenue for COKO through licensing fees

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To establish a union for kinesiologists in Ontario