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Regulation of Diagnostic Sonographers under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 

The Minister's Question

The Minister has asked HPRAC "with regard to a previous HPRAC report, make recommendations of the currency of, and any additions to, advice provided in relation to the regulation of Diagnostic Sonographers". The Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Hon. Deb. Matthews has advised HPRAC that she has revised timelines for the receipt of advice on the regulation of Diagnostic Sonographers to December 31, 2013. 

HPRAC's Approach

When a referral is received from the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, HPRAC determines relevant public interest concerns and questions. HPRAC attempts to understand all perspectives on an issue including those of key health care practitioners, other affected health care professionals, clients and patients, advocates and regulators.  Each issue proceeds through a multi-stage process where information and responses are requested from and shared with stakeholders. HPRAC will conduct literature, jurisdictional and jurisprudence reviews, and engage in key informant interviews.  Its analysis of the issues will lead to a determination of additional information required, and the appropriate process to be used. 

HPRAC also wishes to remind interested parties that the purpose of regulation under the RHPA is to protect the public. The onus is on the applicant to provide sufficient evidence to HPRAC so the Advisory Council can effectively assess the application against the criteria for regulation of a new profession under the RHPA. For further details about the HPRAC criteria and the process for regulating a new health profession under the RHPA, please click here.  

Timelines

The following table includes the currently anticipated timeline for this referral:

Please note that these are tentative timelines and may be changed without prior notice.

Your Opinion Counts

HPRAC welcomes and encourages input from any individual or group with an interest in regulating Diagnostic Sonographers under the RHPA. Your input will inform the development of our recommendations to the Minister. Upon receipt of the proposal from the applicant, HPRAC will notify stakeholders (e.g., the public, health professionals, health professional associations, health professions regulatory colleges, etc.) that the proposal has been posted on the HPRAC website for feedback. Following this notice, stakeholders interested in the review may participate in the feedback process. Notice of mechanisms for stakeholder participation will be posted on this web page. Watch this web page for updates and announcements. You may also get latest updates and consultation announcements by following HPRAC on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/HPRACOntario.