Why should Canadian Certified Pedorthists become Health Regulated in Ontario?
Becoming a regulated health profession ultimately protects the public,and brings about a higher degree of accountability to the entire pedorthic profession. With this increased accountability however, come many residual benefits. 1. C Ped (C)’s have a unique skill set. The ability to assess the lower limb and gait, as well as cast, manufacture, adjust, and dispense foot orthoses and shoes is a skill set unique to C Ped (C) s. Other professions whose practices are beginning to incorporate these skill sets without the proper training are putting the public at risk and potentially tarnishing the reputation of the entire industry. 2. HPRAC is currently reviewing the foot care model in Ontario. This is a great opportunity for Pedorthists to make themselves known on a provincial stage, as the government will be assessing all facets of the foot care model in Ontario. It is not that common for an entire health care model to be put under review. We need to seize this opportunity to have a voice
