What is jurisprudence?

Science/philosophy of the law as applied to the practice of dietetics

What is the purpose of the HPA?

- To govern all 31 regulated health professions under one act

What are the 4 things the college is responsible for, being that they are a self-regulated body?

- Registration standards - Standards of practice - Code of ethics/conduct - Continuing competence programs

What is the purpose of Bill 21?

- For sexual misconduct/abuse - Creates consistent penalties for all health professionals

What is the purpose of Bill 46?

- For conflicts of interest between colleges and professional organizations

What are restricted activities?

- A service/procedure that requires specific professional competence to be safe

Where do complaints go?

- To the college - Either dismissed or lead to action

What is the college's Mission?

To protect Albertans by regulating competent practice

What is the college's Vision?

Evidence-based practice

What is the college's Values? 6

- Integrity - Support - Diversity - Innovation - Dedication - Impartial

What is the legislation for RD's?

HPA

What are the competencies for RD's?

- Integrated competencies for dietetic education/practice - Code of ethics - Standards of practice

What is a practice statement? aka "Scope of practice"

Describes day-to-day practice of members of a profession

What are the protected titles?

- Registered dietician - Registered nutritionist - Dietician - Nutritionist - RD

What are the 3 routes of entry?

- Standard route - Labor motility agreement route - Substantial equivalent route

What is the standard route of entry?

- Obtains education established by college - Internship

What is the labor motility agreement route of entry?

You can be registered if you come from another jurisdiction (province) with equivalent standards

What is the substantial equivalent route?

You can be registered if you are able to demonstrate to the registration committee that your acquired education and experience are substantially equivalent to the registration requirements

What is good character and reputation?

- Requires that every applicant provides evidence of good character - Everything is complete and accurate

What is Errors and omissions?

- Liability insurance - For malpractice

What happens if you dont have E&O?

- Bankruptcy

What is the financial requirement for liability insurance?

- Not less than 2 million dollars per outcome

T/F: All new registrants need to complete the jurisprudence module within 5 years

False, all NEW registrants need to complete within first year of registration

How often do general members need to complete the jurisprudence learning module?

Every 5 years

What are the components of the practice permit? 6

- Name of college - Members name and registration # - Register category - Conditions - Whether member can provide any restricted activities - Expiry date

Where must the permit be displayed?

Where they practice

When does the permit expire?

Every year on March 31st, despite date issued

When should you finish the permit renewal by?

BEFORE March 31st

What are the 3 types of registers?

- General - Temporary - Courtesy

What is the general register?

Have met all criteria for registration and can use ALL protected titles

What is the temporary register?

- Met academic and practical but not passed registration exam YET

While you're waiting to write your exam, are you able to practice?

Yes, you are able to practice UNDER supervision of an RD

What is your title when you're practicing under the supervision of an RD (aka temporary register)?

- Dietician - NOT RD or registered

What is courtesy registration?

Registered in another jurisdiction but wishes to practice in Alberta temporarily

What titles can you use during a courtesy registration?

- All titles

Describe Standard 16

- Sexual abuse prevention - Abuse: threatened/attempted conduct in sexual nature - Misconduct: remarks that would offend or cause humiliation - Standard 1: Abstain from abuse/misconduct - Standard 2: does not engage with former patient until 1 year has passed

How many SoP are there?

18