Medical Associations

Organizations whose members are doctors, dentists, nurses, chiropractors or other medical professionals who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests and participating in medical seminars and conferences, subscribing to medical journals and taking advantage of other opportunities for professional development. Many medical associations set standards which relate to the qualifications and performance of members, accept and investigate complaints from the public regarding the practices of members and maintain referral services through which residents who require medical assistance are referred to members.

 

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A member-driven organization that supports and represents speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and communication health assistants.

The Ontario Association of Optometrists represents optometrists to ensure the highest standard of eye health and vision care is provided. 

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario regulates occupational therapists to ensure the ongoing improvement of the practice of occupational therapists and to serve the public interest.

The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario regulates physiotherapists, also known as physical therapists, to ensure the ongoing improvement of the practice of physiotherapists and to serve the public interest.

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) regulates the practice of medicine in Ontario. Physicians are required to be members to practice medicine in Ontario.

A self-governing Health College for Optometrists in Ontario with the legislated duty to protect the public interest. Ensures that optometrists provide quality patient care that meets the standards of practice, and

The College of Nurses of Ontario is the governing body for Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario, Canada. 

The College fulfils its role by:

A self-governing Health College for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists that regulates these professionals to ensure they deliver safe, quality, ethical care. 

The College: 

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