1. New Professions Seeking Regulation in Health Care – Ontario Developments Jim Dunsdon 2006 Annual ConferenceAlexandria, Virginia Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Expect the Unexpected: Are We Clearly Prepared?

2. Presented at the 2006 CLEAR Annual Conference September 14-16 Alexandria, Virginia The RHPA (Regulated Health Professions Act) Regulates practitioners and practice Delivery of appropriate, effective care Improve quality Freedom of choice Openness, accountability New policy development (HPRAC)

3. Presented at the 2006 CLEAR Annual Conference September 14-16 Alexandria, Virginia HPRAC (Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council) Independent policy advice New Directions Report –Improving legislation –Scope questions –New professions

4. Presented at the 2006 CLEAR Annual Conference September 14-16 Alexandria, Virginia HPRAC Criteria Harm* - the threshold criterion Inclusion of psychological/emotional harm Other criteria –Independent practice –Body of knowledge –Education –Feasibility

5. Presented at the 2006 CLEAR Annual Conference September 14-16 Alexandria, Virginia Regulatory Options Status quo “voluntary” scheme Stand-alone Act Under RHPA

6. Presented at the 2006 CLEAR Annual Conference September 14-16 Alexandria, Virginia RHPA Options Discrete-regulatory authority (College) Class of Registration in existing authority Joint authority with related professions

7. Presented at the 2006 CLEAR Annual Conference September 14-16 Alexandria, Virginia Recommendations – New Professions Hearing Instrument Practitioners Homeopathy and Naturopathy Kinesiology Personal Support Workers Pharmacy Technicians Psychotherapy Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture

8. Presented at the 2006 CLEAR Annual Conference September 14-16 Alexandria, Virginia Drivers Interest in alternatives Change in health care services Improved safety Informed choice Culture and globalization

9. Presented at the 2006 CLEAR Annual Conference September 14-16 Alexandria, Virginia Speaker Contact Information Jim Dunsdon JD Consulting 26B – 1084 Queen Street West Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5H 4K4 416-578-2221, Fax 905-891-3113 jimdunsdon@sympatico.ca