1.01 |
In this By-Law, and in any other By-Law of the CRTO, unless otherwise defined or required by the context of the specific provision, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set out below: |
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Act |
The Respiratory Therapy Act, 1991, as amended from time to time and the regulations made under it |
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Code
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The Health Professions Procedural Code, being Schedule 2 of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 |
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CRTO
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The acronym for the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario |
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Fees
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The fees payable to the CRTO by a member or applicant |
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Member
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Unless further defined, or the context indicates otherwise, is an individual who holds a certificate of registration with the CRTO |
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Panel
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A sub-group of a Committee of the CRTO |
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Policies and Procedures
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The documented processes or courses of action undertaken by the CRTO in anticipation of or response to foreseeable or recurring concerns or issues |
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Proceeding
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Any action or process undertaken related to the investigation, hearing or restriction (i.e., terms, conditions and limitations (TCLs) or suspension of a certificate of registration) of a Member’s practice |
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Profession
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The profession of Respiratory Care or Respiratory Therapy |
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Registrar
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Person hired by the Council to act as Chief Executive Officer for the CRTO as required by the Code and as described in Article 4 of this By-Law; includes a person appointed as Acting Registrar by the Council during a vacancy in the office of the Registrar or during the disability or prolonged absence of the Registrar |
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Respiratory Therapist |
A Member of the CRTO |
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Respiratory Therapy |
As defined in the Act as the providing of oxygen therapy, cardio-respiratory equipment monitoring and the assessment and treatment of cardio-respiratory and associated disorders to maintain or restore ventilation; includes the practice of Respiratory Care |
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RHPA |
The Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, as amended from time to time and includes the Code |