Regulation - LGIC
College of Optometrists of Ontario
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg 111/11
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Act
Summary of Decision:
The above mentioned regulation was filed with the Registrar of Regulations on April 5, 2011 as O. Reg. 111/11, and was published in the Ontario Gazette on April 23, 2011.
Further Information:
Ontario Regulation 119/94
Proposal Number:
11-HLTC032
Posting Date:
April 21, 2011
Summary of Proposal:
In Ontario, the regulation of health professions is based on a self-governance model. There are 21 health regulatory colleges governing 23 health professions under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and their respective health profession Acts. Health regulatory colleges operate at arm's length from the provincial government and independently administer their own internal processes.
Under the RHPA and the Optometry Act, 1991, the College of Optometrists of Ontario is responsible for governing the profession of optometry in Ontario. Under these Acts, the College of Optometrists of Ontario has the authority to make regulations prior to review by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. In accordance with this authority, the College of Optometrists of Ontario amended its Prescribed Diseases Regulation to remove the prohibition on optometrists treating patients by prescribing drugs.
Under the RHPA and the Optometry Act, 1991, the College of Optometrists of Ontario is responsible for governing the profession of optometry in Ontario. Under these Acts, the College of Optometrists of Ontario has the authority to make regulations prior to review by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. In accordance with this authority, the College of Optometrists of Ontario amended its Prescribed Diseases Regulation to remove the prohibition on optometrists treating patients by prescribing drugs.
Contact Address:
Contact: Dr. Paula Garshowitz, Assistant Registrar
Phone: 416.962.4071
Email: assistregistrar@collegeoptom.on.ca
Address: 6 Crescent Road, 2nd Floor, Toronto ON M4W 1T1
Website: http://www.collegeoptom.on.ca/default.asp
Phone: 416.962.4071
Email: assistregistrar@collegeoptom.on.ca
Address: 6 Crescent Road, 2nd Floor, Toronto ON M4W 1T1
Website: http://www.collegeoptom.on.ca/default.asp
Effective Date:
April 23, 2011
Decision:
Approved