Essential Competencies
The standards and guidelines are based on the Essential Competencies of Practice for Kinesiologists in Ontario. The Essential Competencies defines the knowledge, skill, judgement and attitudes required to practise in the public interest.
Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics defines the way kinesiologists, in all situations, should uphold the integrity of the profession, serve the interests of patients/clients, and act in a manner that justifies public trust.
Practice Standards and Guidelines
Practice standards outline the expectations for kinesiologists that contribute to public protection. They inform kinesiologists of their accountabilities and the public of what to expect of kinesiologists.
Practice guidelines help kinesiologists understand their responsibilities and how to make safe and ethical decisions in their practice.
Practice Standards (English & French)
Practice Guidelines (English)
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Patient/Client-Centred Care
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Use of Title and Designations
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Treating Family Members and Other Close Personal Relations
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Professional Boundaries and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse
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Privacy and Confidentiality – A Guide to PHIPA for Regulated Health Professionals
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Privacy and Confidentiality – What you need to know about privacy law
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Mandatory Reporting
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Interpreting the Controlled Act of Communicating a Diagnosis
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Fees and Billing
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Consent
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Complementary Alternative Therapies
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Advertising
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Accountabilities in Different Roles
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Scope of Practice, Controlled Acts and Delegation
Practice Guidelines (French)
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Ligne directrice de pratique – Traitement des membres de la famille et d’autres proches
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Ligne directrice de pratique – Champ d’application de la profession, actes autorisés et délégation
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Ligne directrice de pratique – Limites professionnelles et prévention des mauvais traitements d’ordre sexuel
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Ligne directrices de pratique – L’obligation de déposer un rapport pour les kinésiologues, les employeurs et les exploitants d’établissement
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Ligne directrice de pratique – Honoraires et facturation
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Ligne directrice de pratique – Consentement
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Ligne directrice de pratique – Thérapies complémentaires/parallèles
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Ligne directrice de pratique – Publicité
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Ligne directrices de pratique – Utilisation des titres et désignations
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Ligne directrices de pratique – Responsabilités du kinésiologue exerçant dans divers rôles
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Ligne directrices de pratique – Interprétation de l’acte autorisé de la communication d’un diagnostic
Practice Advice and other documents
The College provides a variety of educational and consultative services – including webinars, articles, FAQs and practice support – to help kinesiologists understand the standards and how to apply them to their practice.
Practice Advice
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Providing Virtual Care
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Use of Titles and Designations
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Advertising your practice
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Privacy Breach Reporting
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How to ensure the consent you obtain is informed
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Reminder: Billing to insurance companies
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Documenting and invoicing third parties and clients
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Why doesn’t the College set fees for kinesiology services?
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Expectations for professional conduct
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Social media use by R.Kins
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To accept or not to accept?
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The kinesiologist-employer relationship
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Do you know what you need to report?
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HIC reporting obligations
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Three things to remember about your name and designation
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How should you bill for your services?
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The dos and don’ts of virtual service
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The importance of record keeping in support roles
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Scope of Practice
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Scope of practice and dual registration
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Record Keeping Practice Standard
Webinars
Explainer videos
e-Tools
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Seasonal Respiratory Pathogens Guide (FR) – Ministry of Health – Version 3.0
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Seasonal Respiratory Pathogens Guide (EN) – Ministry of Health – Version 3.0
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Guide to Medical Directives and Delegation (developed by a group of colleges)
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Seasonal Respiratory Pathogens Readiness and Response Planning Guide (EN) – Ministry of Health – Version 1.0
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Distribution of Rapid Antigen Tests in Ontario under the Provincial Antigen Screening Program – Ministry of Health