Mailing Address
Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council
55 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 806 Box 18
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4V 2Y7
Telephone and Facsimile
Toll-Free: 1-888-377-7746
Telephone: 416-326-1550.
Fax: 416-326-1549
NEWS
Scope of Practice Submissions Posted
Six professions seeking changes in scope of practice have made submissions to HPRAC. See Latest News for details.
Patient Relations Report
HPRAC has submitted A Report to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care on the Health Profession Regulatory Colleges' Patient Relations Programs. See Latest News for more information.
Extended Class Nurse Report
HPRAC has submitted its report on the extended class nurse scope of practice review to the Minister. The Minister is now considering the report. See Latest News for more information.
Interprofessional Collaboration Interim Report
HPRAC has submitted its interim report on interprofessional collaboration among health Colleges and regulated health professionals to the Minister. See Latest News for more information.
Review of a Change in Scope of Practice
As part of the Minister's referral on interprofessional collaboration, HPRAC is currently reviewing the scopes of practice for several health professions in Ontario. To view HPRAC's criteria in a scope of practice review and the questionnaire these professions have been asked to complete in response to the criteria, go to "Reports & Resources - Other HPRAC Resources".
HPRAC advises the Minister on whether unregulated health professions should be regulated, whether regulated professions should no longer be regulated, amendments to the Regulated Health Professions Act, a health profession act or a regulation under those acts, quality assurance and patient relations programs of Ontario's health regulatory Colleges, and on matters referred to it by the Minister.
Members of the Council are appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. In formulating its advice, HPRAC seeks knowledgeable information and comment from members of the public, community organizations, interest groups, health professional regulatory colleges and associations, and conducts extensive research. The Council aims to be accessible and open, and its consultative processes may include written submissions, public hearings, focus groups, research projects and community meetings in order to capture the experience and expertise of those with an interest in the matter.
