Highlights from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario’s Board Meeting on September 23 and 24, 2024

• The Board approved the adoption of the following Standards, effective November 1, 2024: 
  • Evidence-Informed Practice 
  • Titles, Credentials, and Specialty Designations  

• The Board rescinded the Restricted Titles, Credentials, and Specialty Designations Standard, effective November 1, 2024. This standard is being replaced by the Titles, Credentials, and Specialty Designations Standard. 

• The Board approved the following draft Standards to be circulated for 60-day consultation:
  • Advertising and Marketing 
  • Documentation
  • Funding, Fees and Billing

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• The Board approved, in principle, a 2% increase to professional corporation fees. The proposed change is now being circulated for consultation. No increases to any other registration and administration fees are being considered, since all other fees were already increased by 2% in 2023. Share your feedback until November 23, 2024.

• The Board approved adding Board and committee members to the College’s employee assistance program so they can receive mental health services when dealing with emotionally challenging and potentially traumatizing regulatory matters. 

• The Board amended the election eligibility criteria to clarify ambiguous language and improve the election process.
• Registrar and CEO Craig Roxborough provided the Board with a summary of the College’s financial performance and health in Q1 (April 1 to June 30, 2024).
• The Board approved the College’s audited financial statements for the 2024 fiscal year.
• Registrar and CEO Craig Roxborough provided an update on how the College has performed on the Strategic Plan since 2022. The Board gave input on how they’d like to approach future strategic planning.
• The Board engaged in a generative discussion to help guide potential future revisions to registration requirements. 
• The Board participated in a generative discussion about the potential implementation of a screening and/or selection committee to support the board election and appointment processes. 
The next Board meeting is scheduled for December 9 and 10, 2024.