INTRODUCTION
The College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO), through its administration of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) and the Respiratory Therapy Act, 1991 (RTA), is dedicated to ensuring that respiratory care services provided to the public by its Members are delivered in a safe and ethical manner.
The Orders for Medical Care Professional Practice Guideline was developed by the CRTO to serve both the interest of the public and the Members of the CRTO, by ensuring that healthcare providers who perform procedures involving controlled acts are authorized to do so in accordance with the legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines that govern their practice.
Healthcare professionals, such as Respiratory Therapists, are permitted to perform certain, specific tasks via the following authorizing mechanisms:
Controlled acts authorized by profession-specific legislation (e.g., RTA);
Exceptions permitted by the RHPA;
Delegation of Controlled Acts; and
Public Domain.