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CNW Group: College of Physiotherapists of Ontario supports proposed scope of practice legislation
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (the College), the regulatory body for Ontario's nearly 7000 physiotherapists, announced its support for new legislation that broadens the scope of practice for the province's physiotherapists. The bill called the Regulated Health Professions Statute Law Amendment Act, was introduced May 11, 2009 by Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, David Caplan. Specifically, the changes will enable physiotherapists, who have demonstrated the required education and competence, to provide additional health care services such as ordering x-rays, to diagnose conditions that may be identified using a physiotherapy assessment, and to treat wounds and conditions including urinary incontinence or pelvic pain. (5/11)