Episode 45 - Regulating in the Public Interest: The Council Member Selection Process
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English - February 15, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MBCourses Education Health & Fitness health standards therapist alberta canada college guidance healthcare license physical Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Speakers: Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar
In recent years, the Government of Alberta has passed legislative changes intended to modernize health profession regulation in Alberta and ensure that health regulators focus solely on serving the public interest.
Historically, physiotherapists selected to serve on Council were elected through the annual Council election process that many Alberta physiotherapists will be familiar with. However, Council election processes can send a contradictory message to regulated members, Council members, and the public, creating the perception that Council is elected to serve the interests of physiotherapists.
Beginning in 2023, the College will be moving to a competency-based appointment process for new physiotherapist members of Council. Listen to this episode to find out more about the change and how physiotherapists can become involved.
Resources:
Changing the Council Selection Process. https://www.cpta.ab.ca/news-and-updates/news/changing-the-council-selection-process/Links:
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