What is the primary role of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)?, To protect the public and regulate the profession in the public interest., What is not the role of a regulatory college?, Protecting or advancing the profession (this is the role of professional associations)., What does self-regulation mean?, The profession governs itself through a regulatory college, while being accountable to the public., Why are health professions self-regulated?, Because their activities can cause harm and require standards, oversight, and accountability., What is the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)?, Umbrella legislation that governs all regulated health professions in Ontario., Why was the RHPA created?, To ensure consistent regulation, equal protection, and common procedures across professions., What is the Respiratory Therapy Act (RTA)?, Profession-specific legislation that defines RT scope of practice, title protection, and authorized acts., What is title protection?, Only registered members can use the title Respiratory Therapist or abbreviations like RRT, GRT, PRT., What is the legislated scope of practice for Respiratory Therapy?, Assessment and treatment of cardio-respiratory disorders to maintain or restore ventilation., What is the difference between professional and personal scope of practice?, , Who is responsible for staying within personal scope of practice?, The individual RT., What are controlled acts?, High-risk procedures restricted to regulated health professionals., How many controlled acts exist under the RHPA?, 13, How many controlled acts are authorized to RTs under the RTA?, 5, Name the five controlled acts authorized to RTs., , Can RTs independently administer oxygen?, Yes — depending on setting and other legislation (e.g., Public Hospitals Act may still require an order)., Even if an RT is authorized, is an order still usually required?, Yes — authorization ≠ automatic permission., What is delegation?, Transfer of authority for a controlled act not normally authorized to RTs., Can the act of ordering be delegated?, No, When performing a delegated act, whose standard must you meet?, The delegator’s professional standard., Who is accountable for the outcome of a delegated act?, The RT performing the act., Who governs the CRTO?, Council (Board of Directors) with professional and public members., What do statutory committees do?, Handle specific regulatory functions (complaints, discipline, QA, registration)., Who implements Council decisions?, College staff (Registrar and administration)., What are the main certificates of registration?, , How long does a certificate of registration last?, For life — unless suspended or revoked., What are key responsibilities of an RT registrant?, , What happens if registration is revoked?, Loss of licence and legal authority to practise., What is the goal of the QA program?, Continuous professional improvement and public safety., Can RTs be audited in the QA program?, Yes — random audits are used., What is the role of professional associations?, Advocate for and advance the profession (not regulate)., Name two RT professional associations., , CRTO protects who?, the public, RTSO protects who?, protects RTs and advances their profession.

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