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6 HEALTH CARE - Georgetown & Acton · Thursday , September 15, 2011 `Registered' health professionals governed by regulatory colleges Enchanted Forest Take a Hike! What does it mean when a health professional is "registered" and why should it matter to me? Whenever an individual sees a health care provider, they place their trust in that person. They expect to receive safe, effective, quality care. Health professionals that are registered must report to their respective regulatory body or college and abide by their strict guidelines. The College of Physiotherapy is one of Ontario's 21 health regulatory colleges. These colleges were established to protect the right of Ontarians' to safe, effective and ethical health care. All 21 belong to the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges in Ontario (FHRCO). The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, for example, ensures that physiotherapists maintain a certain level of professionalism, education and provide evidence based treatments to their clients. The college audits physiotherapists every five years and these clinicians must pass a national exam in order to practice in Ontario. Registered health professions, through their regulatory colleges, set standards for practice that work to ensure that the public receive the best possible outcomes. Knowing that registered health professionals meet education standards, deal fairly with complaints from patients, and focus on continually improving their skills through College registration builds confidence with the public. Legislation and regulations are in place to protect the public interest. There are so many new treatments and therapies that exist now that it can sometimes be confusing as to which to choose. You can be confident that when you work with a Registered Health Professional you are receiving treatments that have been well researched and are proven to be effective. In Focus Physiotherapy Inc. provides the Town of Halton Hills with the following Registered Health Professionals as a part of its Family Healthcare Team: · Registered Physiotherapists · Registered Massage Therapists · Registered Dietician · Registered Occupational Therapist --Article provided by In Focus Physiotherapy Inc., 324 Guelph St., Unit 4, Georgetown 905-702-7891 Saturday, September 17 10 to 11:30 a.m. Especially for kids Let your imagination go wild and discover `magical' creatures that exist in our forests. Follow the clues that the creatures have left behind on our short, stroller-friendly hike that concludes with a nature craft. Saturday, September 17 1 to 3 p.m. For adults and youth ages 10+ No seriously - join us for a beautiful fall hike and explore some of the valleys and creeks of the area. Find out tips and tricks about hiking and discover some interesting plants and animals along the way. Suggested donation of $5 per person along with gate admission. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at education@creditvalleyca.ca or call 905-670-1615 ext 221. Terra Cotta Conservation Area, 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd., Halton Hills www.creditvalleyca.ca/education What's on your Bucket List? Ex p l Gala pag os Snorkel t Write he Grea Ballr Home t Bar oom f ro D ef e R r rie ti i h Ta ueen Mary 2 Q m e n th o ce n a ore chu Picchu er M a ine cov he R h Dis on t -Tour tles Cruise Cas CUNARD QUEEN MARY 2 Transatlantic New York to Southampton from Sailing May 4, 2012 7 NIGHT PRINCESS CRUISES 13 NIGHT STAR PRINCESS South America Cruise from USD pp + taxes & fees Sailing Dec 22, 2012 with BONUS $75 Onboard credit $1,294 CAD pp + taxes & fees $1,545 Valparaiso to Buenos Aires Book your Bucket List Trip with Expedia CruiseShipCenters - Milton and one of these suppliers between October 1st and 31st, 2011. One Lucky traveller will win $1,000 CAD towards their trip. Contact our office for full details. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Taxes and fees are additional. Prices are subject to change without notice. Space is subject to availability at time of booking. Certain restrictions may apply. TICO Reg# 50015068 Expedia CruiseShipCenters 391 Main Street East, Milton www.cruiseshipcenters.ca/milton (905) 864 8999