STAYING CONNECTED
WITH YOUR COLLEGE
Spring 2020
COVID-19
Some basic info and resources and how this coronavirus is impacting you.
Pandemic Relief Options

The College understands the real challenges facing each and everyone of our regulated members during this international health pandemic (COVID-19). As a result – College staff have been researching various supports available to individuals and business owners during these challenging times.
Unusual Times
As our world is seemingly being turned upside down, College Council and staff want Albertans and the membership to know that we are monitoring our current public health crisis and will bring you information as it becomes available.

That said, we are working to ensure that the College maintains its operations in these times of our new normal.

Most staff are working remotely at this time, but should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the College via email which is most efficient at this time.

For practice-related information, please visit our website. Information will be sent to members and posted here as it becomes available.
Fair Registration Practices Act
On March 1, 2020, the Fair Registration Practices Act came into force in Alberta.

This Act provides fair, transparent and objective processes for applicants and external monitoring for Colleges.
NEW Renewal Requirement
As part of the amendments to the Health Professions Act last year, in the form of Bill 21: An Act to Protect Patients , education on trauma informed practice was mandated for all regulated members in Alberta.
PLI Audit
On February 12, 2020 all regulated members received notice of an audit of their professional liability insurance (PLI).

The College is doing it's due diligence in ensuring that Albertans are safe and members are responsible in meeting their regulatory requirements.
GETTING OUT TO MEET YOU
The only way in which a College can function effectively under the model of self-regulation is for members to get involved! There are currently a few opportunities!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Registration Examination

Each year the College administers a fair, robust and defensible registration examination. This process however cannot happen or exist with you, the subject matter experts. 
Accreditation

EQual accreditation is looking for denturists and educators to volunteer as accreditation surveyors.


The College wants to know...
What in-person educational sessions would you like to see the College provide?
Bill 21 - Sexual abuse and sexual misconduct
Complaint resolution
HPA 101
Future changes in professional regulation