COKO Regulatory Framework 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Kinesiology Act, 2007, which body is authorized to govern the practice of kinesiology in Ontario?
- Ontario Kinesiology Association
- College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (Correct answer)
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Health Professions Appeal and Review Board
Correct answer: College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
The College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO) was established under the Kinesiology Act, 2007, as the self-regulatory body for kinesiologists in Ontario.
Question 2: Which of the following is a controlled act that kinesiologists in Ontario are authorized to perform?
- Prescribing medications for pain management
- Performing a procedure below the dermis
- Treating injury by means of movement (Correct answer)
- Administering substances by injection
Correct answer: Treating injury by means of movement
Kinesiologists are authorized to treat or prevent a disorder, injury, or disease by means of movement, which is a controlled act under the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of the Quality Assurance (QA) program administered by the CKO?
- To discipline members for professional misconduct
- To promote continuing competence and improve the quality of practice (Correct answer)
- To set membership fees and dues
- To accredit kinesiology academic programs
Correct answer: To promote continuing competence and improve the quality of practice
The QA program is designed to promote continuing competence among members and improve overall quality of practice for public protection.
Question 4: A kinesiologist who uses a protected title without being a registered member of the CKO is subject to which consequence?
- A formal reprimand only
- Prosecution under the Kinesiology Act, 2007 (Correct answer)
- Automatic referral to the Health Professions Appeal Board
- Suspension of a previously held licence
Correct answer: Prosecution under the Kinesiology Act, 2007
Using protected titles such as 'Kinesiologist' or 'Registered Kinesiologist' without CKO registration is an offence prosecutable under the Kinesiology Act, 2007.
Question 5: Under the RHPA, what term describes the overarching legislation that governs all regulated health professions in Ontario, including kinesiology?
- Health Professions Procedural Code
- Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (Correct answer)
- Ontario Health Act
- Professional Standards Act
Correct answer: Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) is the umbrella legislation governing all regulated health professions in Ontario, and the Kinesiology Act, 2007 operates under it.
Question 6: Which CKO committee is responsible for reviewing complaints made against a registered kinesiologist?
- Registration Committee
- Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) (Correct answer)
- Quality Assurance Committee
- Patient Relations Committee
Correct answer: Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC)
The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) investigates and makes decisions on complaints filed against CKO members.
Question 7: When a kinesiologist works in an interprofessional team setting, which regulatory principle guides how they interact with other regulated health professionals?
- Only the most senior professional's regulations apply to the team
- Each professional practises within their own regulated scope while collaborating (Correct answer)
- Kinesiologists must defer all decisions to physicians
- Regulations do not apply in team settings
Correct answer: Each professional practises within their own regulated scope while collaborating
Each regulated health professional in a team setting must practise within their own legislated scope of practice and professional standards, regardless of team structure.
COKO Regulatory Framework 2
Under the Kinesiology Act, 2007, which body is authorized to govern the practice of kinesiology in Ontario?