BCTRA Regulation Task Group
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Term
Definition
Accreditation
A formal process by which an authorized body assesses and recognizes an
organization, a program, a group, or an individual as complying with
requirements, such as standards or criteria.
http://www.clearhq.org/resources/Glossary_General.pdf
Certification
The procedure and action by which a duly authorized body evaluates and
recognizes (certifies) an individual, as meeting predetermined requirements, such
as standards. http://www.clearhq.org/resources/Glossary_General.pdf
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Why this is important
Hospitals are accredited by the Ministry of
Health
NCTRC is accredited by the National
Commission for Certifying Agencies
Academic institutions and/or specific
academic programs are accredited by
various agencies, including the Ministry of
Advanced Education, regulatory colleges,
PCTIA (Private Career Training
Institutions Agency)
NCTRC is the nationally recognized
credentialing organization for the
profession of therapeutic recreation.
A person who has been awarded certification and the right to practice a specific
profession is sometimes referred to as a certificant
Code of Conduct
A set of rules for behavior, ethical and legal duties for the members of a group or
organization; for example, a board of directors.
http://www.clearhq.org/resources/Glossary_General.pdf
TR professionals works within “codes of
conduct” that are determined by an
employer to ensure quality, ethical care.
Code of Ethics
A written set of guidelines created by an organization for its employees for
conducting actions in accordance with its primary values and ethical standards.
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/code-of-ethics.html#ixzz37srhtKCb
TR professionals work in adherence to a
“code of ethics” to ensure quality and
ethical care.
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Term
Definition
Competence
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge or skills, and where relevant,
demonstrated personal attributes as defined in the certification requirements.
http://www.clearhq.org/resources/Glossary_General.pdf
Complaint
The assertion, claim or declaration that an act, event or result has or has not
occurred. http://www.clearhq.org/resources/Glossary_General.pdf
There is no current body in B.C that
handles complaints for the profession of
Therapeutic Recreation. This would be
done through a college.
Continuing
Competence
Continuing competence is the outcome of the continuing professional
development process undertaken by a practitioner, that reflects their commitment
to lifelong learning.
http://capf.ca/continuing_competence_guiding_principles.html
BCTRA Continuing Education Units
NCTRC Continuing Education Units
Credentialing
The voluntary or required process of assessing and validating the qualifications of
a practitioner to provide services. Also, the administrative process of issuing
specified credentials for purposes of authorizing practice of a profession.
http://www.clearhq.org/resources/Glossary_General.pdf
NCTRC credentialing process (CTRS)
Governance
The dynamic combination of processes and structures implemented by a Board
to inform, direct, manage, and monitor the activities of the organization.
http://www.clearhq.org/resources/Glossary_General.pdf
A regulatory college is a governance
body/mechanism. Important to create
and maintain consistency and
competency of practice.
Health Profession
A profession in which a person exercises skill or judgment or provides a service
related to:
(a) the preservation or improvement of the health of individuals, or
(b) the treatment or care of individuals who are injured, sick, disabled or infirm
http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96183_01#section1
Therapeutic Recreation aims to be
recognized as a health profession within
the Health Professions Act.
Health
Professions Act
The Health Professions Act is umbrella legislation that provides a common
regulatory framework for health professions in British Columbia.
https://www.cpsbc.ca/about-us/laws-legislation/about-HPA
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Why this is important
NCTRC entrance exam
NCTRC Job Analysis
CTRA Standards of Practice
ATRA Standards of Practice
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Term
Definition
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Licensure
Licensure is a mandatory credentialing process established by a government
entity, usually at the Provincial level. If a profession is licensed, it is illegal for an
individual to practice the profession without a license.
http://www.aama-ntl.org/docs/default-source/about-the-profession-andcredential/cert-lic-cma-rma.pdf?sfvrsn=8
Recreation Therapists in North Carolina,
New Hampshire, and Utah have licensure.
Nova Scotia is in the process.
The requirements and procedures for
obtaining a license may vary from
province to province.
Occupational Title
Protection
Occupational Title Protection is part of the British Columbia (B.C.) Society Act,
which grants title protection to different occupations in B.C. as a way of
protecting consumers, assuring them the professional hired/contracted has the
knowledge and ability to provide a specific service.
http://www.avlic.ca/sites/default/files/docs/201208%20WAVLI%20Title%20Protection%20FAQs.pdf
A potential manner to ensure a title for
practicing therapeutic recreation in B.C
Regulation
A mandatory process, established by a governmental agency to earn eligibility to
practice.
Usually organized for the explicit purpose of consumer protection. Certification in
Canada PowerPoint, Tanea Goncalves
Therapeutic Recreation professionals are
not required to be regulated in the
province of BC.
Registrant
In respect of a designated health profession, a registrant is a person who is
granted registration as a member of its college in accordance with section 20.
http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96183_01
If BC had a college for Therapeutic
Recreation, one became a member of the
college, one could become a registered
Recreation Therapist. CTRS ®
Regulatory
College
A governmental or publicly-mandated body that has the authority to make and
carry out statutory rules. http://www.clearhq.org/resources/Glossary_General.pdf
The profession of Therapeutic Recreation
does not have a regulatory college but
rather an association which primarily
focuses on “member’s interests”.
Restricted Activity
Restricted activities are high risk activities performed as part of providing a
health service that require specific competencies and skills to be carried out
safely. Restricted activities are not linked to any particular health profession and
a number of regulated health practitioners may perform a particular restricted
activity
"Restricted activity" means an activity
prescribed under section 55 (2) (g).
http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/
complete/statreg/96183_01
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Term
Definition
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Why this is important
http://www.health.alberta.ca/professionals/regulated-professions.html
Risk of Harm
Risk of Harm: “No person, other than a member treating or advising within the
scope of his or her profession, shall treat or advise a person with respect to his
or her health in circumstances in which it is reasonably foreseeable that serious
physical harm may result from the treatment or advice or from an omission from
them”
Therapeutic Recreation professionals
have the potential to harm a
patient/client.
(Ministry of Health)” http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/professionalregulation/hpc/review/part-i/scope-review.html
Self-Regulation
Self-regulation means that the government has granted a professional group,
such as registered nurses, the privilege and responsibility to regulate themselves.
In essence, society contracts with the registered nursing profession to regulate
its own members in order to protect the public from harm that could be caused
by registered nurses in the course of their practice (College of registered nurses
of Manitoba). http://www.crnm.mb.ca/aboutus-selfregulation.php
Recreation Therapists in BC do not have a
college which they can self-regulate. This
can only be done through a college.
The regulation of a profession has a primary purpose of protecting the public
from harm. There are two levels of self-regulation: 1) registered health care
professionals being accountable for their own practice, which includes being
accountable and adhering to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and
applying them in their work, regardless of their context of practice, role or
setting; and, 2) the College, as the regulatory organization, being accountable for
ensuring that the profession, as a whole, carries out its commitment to the public
(i.e., ensuring that its members act in the public interest and fulfill the role that
has been entrusted to them by society)
(http://www.crnns.ca/documents/RNStandards.pdf)
Scope of Practice
Scope of Practice is a terminology used by national and state/provincial licensing
boards for various professions that defines the procedures, actions, and
processes that are permitted for the licensed individual. The scope of practice is
limited to that which the law allows for specific education and experience, and
specific demonstrated competency. Each jurisdiction has laws, licensing bodies,
and regulations that describe requirements for education and training, and define
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Term
Definition
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scope of practice. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scope_of_practice)
Society Act
A society may be incorporated under this Act for any lawful purpose or purposes
such as national, patriotic, religious, philanthropic, charitable, provident,
scientific, fraternal, benevolent, artistic, educational, social, professional,
agricultural, sporting or other useful purposes.
(http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96433_01)
BCTRA is incorporated under the Society
Act, and governed by our Constitution
and Bylaws (set by BCTRA membership)
and the rules of the Society Act.
The BC Societies Act regulates societies incorporated in BC. Why incorporate a
society:
 Members of societies may not be held responsible for the debts of the
society
 Societies may own property and may enter into contracts under the
society's name, as opposed to its individual members entering into
a contract
 The public's perception of a society is that an incorporated group has a
more formal, permanent status than an unincorporated group
http://www.servicealberta.ca/716.cfm
Standard of
Practice
Practice standards and guidelines to support health care professionals in
providing safe, effective and ethical care. Practice standards outline the
expectations for professionals that contribute to public protection. They inform
professionals of their accountabilities and the public of what to expect of that
professional. The standards apply to all individuals in that profession regardless
of their role, job description or area of practice.
http://www.cno.org/Global/docs/prac/41046_fsDevelopingstds.pdf
Ensure quality and competency.
CTRA SOP (2006) http://www.canadiantr.org/File/View/320c6149-f0e3-4ba7b3fc-06c50439d999
CTRA Standards of Practice 2006,
(adopted by BCTRA).
ATRA SOP (2013) https://www.atraonline.com/store/publications
Statute
A law that governs conduct within its scope. A bill passed by the legislature
becomes a statute. http://www.clearhq.org/resources/Glossary_General.pdf
Association
A group of people organized for a joint purpose. Cooperative associations differ
from traditional businesses in that they are owned and democratically controlled
by the people who use their services. Cooperative associations are operated for
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BCTRA is an example of an association.
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Term
Definition
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the benefit of members and members have a say in decisions affecting the
association. Cooperative associations offer a unique model for community
development and job creation. Some offer products to their members, others
provide housing, health care or other services.
http://www.bcregistryservices.gov.bc.ca/bcreg/corppg/reg59.page
References/Resources
American Therapeutic Recreation Association Standards of Practice https://www.atra-online.com/store/publications
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association http://www.canadian-tr.org/File/View/320c6149-f0e3-4ba7-b3fc-06c50439d999
Council on Licensure, Enforcement & Regulation http://www.clearhq.org/glossary
Health Professions Act http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96183_01
Government of Alberta http://www.health.alberta.ca/
Service Alberta https://servicealberta.ca/716.cfm
College of Registered Nurses http://www.crnm.mb.ca/
College of Nurses Ontario http://www.cno.org/Global/docs/prac/41046_fsDevelopingstds.pdf
Certification and Licensure: facts you should know http://www.aama-ntl.org/
Business Directory http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/code-of-ethics.html
BC Registry Services http://www.bcregistryservices.gov.bc.ca/bcreg/corppq/reg59.page
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