The
QA Program also provides a method for demonstrating compliance with the CMRITO
Practice Standard 8, Continuing Competence, which states:
“Registrants
must have, maintain and apply the necessary knowledge, skills and judgement
to ensure safe, effective and ethical outcomes for the patient. Registrants must maintain
competence in their current area of practice and must refrain from acting if not competent.
Registrants must obtain and maintain the necessary knowledge, skills and judgement to
respond to changes in practice environments, advances in technology and other emerging
issues. Registrants must participate in the College’s Quality Assurance Program as part of
maintaining and improving their competence.”
QA Program overview
The RHPA requires that the QA Program have the following components:
1. Continuing education or professional development designed to
a. promote continuing competence and continuing quality improvement among registrants
b. address changes in practice environments
c. incorporate standards of practice, advances in technology, changes made to entry to
practice competencies and other relevant issues at the discretion of the Council
2. Self, peer and practice assessments
3. A mechanism for the CMRITO to monitor registrants’ participation in and compliance with
the program
4. The collection, analysis and dissemination of information
The
CMRITO QA Program is based on the understanding that registrants come into the
CMRITO with appropriate skills and knowledge acquired through approved educational
programs and that these initial competencies are maintained through lifelong learning and
adherence to the Standards of Practice. The QA Program is based on the principles of adult
education, which allows registrants to choose development activities based on their individual
learning needs and style, resources available, and acknowledges that learning comes from
engaging in a variety of activities.
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