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Professional Standards and Ethics Flashcards

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  1. A kinesiologist discovers a colleague is practicing outside their competence. What is the MOST appropriate initial step?

    Answer: Discuss the concern directly with the colleague

    COKO's Code of Ethics encourages members to first address concerns directly with a colleague before escalating to formal complaint channels.

  2. Under COKO standards, which of the following best describes 'informed consent' in kinesiology practice?

    Answer: An ongoing process ensuring clients understand risks, benefits, and alternatives

    Informed consent is a continuous process, not a one-time event, requiring clients to understand all relevant information at each stage of intervention.

  3. A Registered Kinesiologist (R.Kin.) is asked to sign off on an assessment they did not personally conduct. This would violate which principle?

    Answer: Integrity

    Signing off on work not personally performed violates integrity, as it misrepresents the professional's direct involvement.

  4. When a client's cultural background conflicts with a standard kinesiology intervention protocol, a Registered Kinesiologist should:

    Answer: Adapt the approach respectfully while maintaining clinical effectiveness

    COKO standards require culturally competent care that respects client values while maintaining evidence-based practice.

  5. Which body has the authority to investigate complaints against Registered Kinesiologists in Ontario?

    Answer: College of Kinesiologists of Ontario

    COKO is the regulatory body in Ontario with the mandate to investigate and adjudicate complaints about its members.

  6. A kinesiologist working in an occupational setting is pressured by an employer to clear an injured worker for full duties prematurely. The kinesiologist should:

    Answer: Prioritize the worker's wellbeing and document the employer's pressure

    COKO standards require practitioners to prioritize client welfare over employer or third-party interests and to document conflicts of interest.

  7. How long must Registered Kinesiologists in Ontario retain client records, as guided by professional standards?

    Answer: A minimum of 10 years after last contact

    Professional standards and PHIPA guidelines generally require health records to be retained for a minimum of 10 years after the last entry.