@ CKO | September 2023

September, 2023

In celebration of 10 years of regulating kinesiologists

Introducing the new and re-elected Council members

This September we welcomed two new Council members, Pheing Ngo and Alyssa King, and re-elected Council member, Susan Garfat, to Council. We’d like to take the opportunity to congratulate and introduce them to our members.

Your practice advice: Record Keeping Practice Standard

Over the past few months, we’ve received an increasing amount of inquiries about the Record Keeping Practice Standard – we’ve developed a scenario to help guide you and refresh your memory.

Complete your mandatory e-learning modules by Oct. 31

If you are a kinesiologist registered in the General Class and haven't completed these modules, you must login to your e-learning portal and complete your modules by Oct. 31.

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CKO 2023 September Exam

CKO held our 2023 fall Entry-to-Practice Exam on Sept. 20, where we welcomed 283 applicants. The exam is an essential step that helps validate applicants’ competencies to practise kinesiology in Ontario.

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You're invited to join CKO's Council meeting as an observer

Did you know CKO's Council meetings are open to the public? This is a great opportunity for you to learn about the decision-making process and the newest updates at CKO. The next Council meeting is on Sept. 25/26.

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CKO fee increases

CKO's new fee schedule becomes effective as of Sept. 1, 2023, impacting fees on exam, registration, renewal, reinstatement and more.

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Join CKO's Peer Circles as a participant

We are seeking participants to join our new Quality Assurance initiative, Peer Circles. As a voluntary program, Peer Circles helps improve the practice of kinesiology through facilitator-guided peer learning and discussions. Apply before Sept. 30.

Seasonal Respiratory Pathogens Readiness and Response Planning Guide

As the colder seasons approach, the Ministry of Health developed a planning guide to prepare healthcare workers for respiratory pathogens outbreaks and surges.

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Update on the Distribution of Rapid Antigen Tests in Ontario under the Provincial Antigen Screening Program

To prepares for the Fall/ Winter 2023-24 respiratory season, the Ministry of Health invites all health care providers to order and provide rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19 to their patients, through the Provincial Antigen Screening Program (PASP).

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Celebrating our 10 years

Protecting the public through regulating kinesiologists of Ontario