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level: Regulation and Discipline Processes (11)

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level questions: Regulation and Discipline Processes (11)

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i. Enforcement involves the unlicensed and Discipline involves licensed membersWhat is the difference between enforcement and discipline?
1. Practice without a licence 2. Use falsely a title, eg P. Geo 3. Use a stamp or seal 4. Offers licenced services without a Certificate of Authorization or Permit to PracticeWhat activities would cause a non member to experience enforcement>
iii. The Complaints Committee investigate the conduct of a member, and may take the matter to the Discipline Committee if further action is neededwhat are the responsibilities of the complaints comittee?
a. Professional misconduct b. Negligence c. Incompetence d. Corruption e. Breach of code of ethics f. Physical/mental incompetence g. Conviction (serious offence)What actions might cause a member to undergo discipline (7)
1. Gather evidence 2. Investigation and peer review 3. Hearingswhat are the three phases of the disciplinary process?
1. Registrar a. Attempt to settle by education or with aid of a mediator 2. Investigative Committee a. Reviews the agreement made with the registrar Otherwise enact a preliminary investigation b. If warranted refer the matter to the discipline committee 3. Discipline Committee a. Hold a formal hearing and Impose fines, restrictions, as aboveWhat order of events occurs when a complaint is registered to the Association (3)?
1. One representative makes the determination of guilt or innocence and the result has no appeal. Both parties agree to the outcomeWhat is a stipulated order?
i. The Association randomly inspects the reported CPD of a small sample size each yearHow often does the association inspect the reported Continued Professional Development?
i. Any Firm (companies, partnerships, corporations) offering services to the public must have a Permit to PracticeWhat organisations must have a permit to practice?
1. The Permit to Practice requires the following Responsibilities a. Corporate – the CEO must maintain the organizational structure and has overall responsibility b. Responsibility Member – a Senior member must be responsible for direction and supervision of professional practice c. Individual member – the individual licensed professionalWhat responsibilities does the Permit to Practice require ?
i. APGO are to maintain CPD programs with the following measures 1. CPD Criteria – see below 2. Documentation – yearly reporting of CPD activities 3. Compliance – an annual declaration of compliance with the CPD system 4. Review – auditing a small sample population for accuracyHow does APGO maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD)?
1. Professional Practice – on job exp 2. Formal Activity – Formal Courses and Training 3. Informal Activity – Self-directed study or presentation, trade shows, ect 4. Participation – acting in committees or acting in mentor program 5. Presentation – presentation and preparation hours are recognized 6. Contribution – writing papers, patents or textsWhat are the Criteria for Activities of CPD?