Desk Reference

Introduction to CASLPO including Our Mandate and Mission Statement

1. LEGISLATION

- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991

- Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991

2. REGULATIONS

Approved Regulations:

- REGISTRATION - Ontario Regulation 21/12

- QUALITY ASSURANCE - Ontario Regulation 373/12

- Professional Misconduct November 1993

- INCORPORATION - Ontario Regulation 39/02 - Certificates of Authorization

Draft Regulations:

- Advertising April 1996

- Conflict of Interest April 1996

- Records 2011

Bylaws:

By-law 2011-1 A By-law relating generally to the Conduct of the Affairs of the College

By-law 2011-2 A By-law relating generally to Borrowing, Investing and Banking

By-law 2011-3 A By-law relating generally to Fees

By-law 2011-4 A By-law relating generally to Remuneration of Council Members

By-law 2011-5 A By-law relating generally to Certificates of Authorization for Professional Corporations

By-law 2011-6 A By-law relating to the Register

By-law 2011-7 A By-law relating generally to the Personal Professional Liability Insurance

By-law 2011-7A A By-law relating generally to the Professional Liability Insurance

By-law 2011-8 A By-law providing for a Code of Ethics for the Members of the College

3. PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES

- Code of Ethics (2011)

- Health Care Consent Act Guide September 1996 (Withdrawn December 2007)

- Obtaining Consent for Services: A Guide for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists.(December 2007)

- Preferred Practice Guidelines for the Prescription of Hearing Aids for Adults (Audiologists) (December 2000)

- Preferred Practice Guidelines for the Prescription of Hearing Aids to Children (Audiologists) (September 2002)

- Preferred Practice Guidelines for Cerumen Management (Audiologists) (March 2005)

- Preferred Practice Guidelines for Ear Impressions (Audiologists) (March 2005)

- Practice Standards and Guidelines for Hearing Assessment of Adults (Audiologists). (March 2008)

- Practice Standards and Guidelines for Hearing Assessment of Children (Audiologists). (March 2008)

- Preferred Practice Guidelines for Cognitive-Communication Disorders (Speech-Language Pathologists) (September 2002)

- Preferred Practice Guidelines for Dysphagia (Speech-Language Pathologists) December 2000 (Withdrawn December 2007)

- Practice Standards and Guidelines for Dysphagia (Speech-Language Pathologists). (December 2007)

- Preferred Practice Guideline for Stuttering (Speech-Language Pathologists) (March 2005)

- Practice Standards and Guidelines for the Assessment of Children (Speech-Language Pathologists). (March 2008)

- Infection Prevention & Control Guidelines for Audiology (Interorganizational document) (April 2010)

- Infection Prevention & Control Guidelines for Speech-Language Pathology (Interorganizational document) (April 2010)

- Reference Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists Employed in the School Board Setting (September 2010)

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM

- Self Assessment Tool (General Members)

- Self Assessment Guide (General Members)

- Continuous Learning Activity Credits CLACs (General Members)

5. PATIENT RELATIONS PROGRAM

- Sexual Abuse Prevention Plan (May 1998)

- The Complaints Process Brochure (updated July 2009)

6. POSITION STATEMENTS

- Acceptance of Delegation of a Controlled Act (December 2000)

- Alternative Approaches to Intervention (December 2002)

- Changing Hearing Aid Prescriptions (Audiologists) (December 2000)

- Concurrent Intervention Provided by CASLPO Members. (December 2001)

- Delegation of the Controlled Act of Prescribing a Hearing Aid for a Hearing Impaired Person (Audiologists) (December 2000)

- Consent to Provide Screening and Assessment Services (December 2007)

- Facilitated Communication May 1996 (withdrawn in May 2007)

- Guidelines for the Use of Supportive Personnel (Audiologists) (June 1997)

- Use of Support Personnel (Speech-Language Pathologists) (December 2007)

- Interprofessional Disagreement (withdrawn in January 2007)

- Professional Relationships and Boundaries (December 2001)

- Resolving Disagreements Between Service Providers (January 2007)

- Service Delivery to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations (September 2000)

- Supervision of Students of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (April 2002)

- Use of Surveillance Material in Assessments (June 2000)

- Use of Title Doctor (June 2003)

- Use of Telepractice Approaches in Providing Services to Patients/Clients (June 2004)

- Equipment Servicing Requirements (Audiologists) (June 2008)

- Disclosure of Test Materials & Data (June 2011)

7. MISCELLANEOUS

- FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions from previous Bulletins by subject (February 2001)

- Regulated vs. Unregulated Service Providers information brochure

- Change of Address Form

- CASLPO Today

- Annual Report