Professional Practice
Regulated Health Professionals are bound to legislated obligations and practice standards. Some are specific to Respiratory Therapists, different care specialties, and some apply to all professionals licensed to practice in Ontario.
Important Legislative Links
​See my Pearltrees Page for Document Access
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Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and links to all 14 LHINs operating at the local level
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
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Consent and Capacity Board: Making decisions based on the Health Care Consent Act, the Mental Health Act, the Substitute Decision Act, the Personal Health Information Protection Act, the Child Youth and Family Services Act and the Mandatory Blood Testing Act
Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
An organization that provides advocacy and leadership for the RT profession. Special Interest Groups, Accreditation, a National Conference, and many educational resources to be found here. Be sure to view the CJRT publication.
College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
The role of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario is to regulate the practice of Respiratory Therapy and govern the Members of the College in the public interest. Find practice standards, code of ethics, public registrar, legislation, as well as respiratory health information. Be sure to read their blog at the bottom of the page.
Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario
A non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the RT profession in Ontario. See their Airwaves publication and other benefits on their website
Health Profession Regulators of Ontario
A resource for all regulated health professionals practicing in Ontario: a list of professions, legislation such as informed consent, capacity, medical directives and delegation, and so much more. See also Ontario's Regulated Health Professions Act 1991 and the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council
Professional Practice Network of Ontario
A membership-based network of healthcare leaders sharing policies and standards, best practices, and accreditation standards.
Critical Care Services Ontario
System solutions for Ontario's integrated critical care system. Many resources for specializations, quality improvement indicators, and need-response performance management.
Critical Care Canada Forum
World-renowned meeting of professionals focusing on ultra-current scientific programs.
