GENERAL OSTEOPATHIC COUNCIL OF CANADA

A NON-LEGISLATED HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION for Traditional Manual Practitioners©

All healing traditions have their roots in nature, practitioners recognize these laws and use this theory to describe the body’s functions and apply treatment to rebalance simple dysfunctions.

Our Traditional Manual Practitioners© employ a variety of natural healing techniques to help people achieve a healthier body and meet their wellness goals. They use Asian body work well as stress relief treatments like Nutritional and Herbal healing, and manual coaching practices that utilize Kinesiotherapy or Pilates. Other types of physical or specific manual treatments such as physical education therapies or Yoga are used along with programs to embrace health and general relaxation, usually in a Health Spa wellness setting. Traditional Manual Practitioners© are recognised in NOC Canada # 32209.

The General Osteopathic Council of Canada maintains a registry of qualified practitioners who have met the standard for professional service and in order to establish a standardized profession, we have defined a scope of practice, a code of conduct, and trademarked titles for our members; so that they may be recognized by other professionals, the public and Government agencies. Whether consider to be Traditional or Alternative healing, our professional members are able to meet the needs of people and assist them in their health goals, allowing them to add this service to their existing health care routine.

The GOCC promotes public awareness of Traditional Manual Practitioners© and adhere to these objectives:

To maintain a Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct in order to protect the interest and rights of the public.
To advocate on behalf of members.
To affiliate with other Associations to promote the effective delivery of traditional manual practice.
To Educate and spread Traditional Manual treatment philosophy by Media and Wellness Expositions, Seminars and Lectures.
To provide the public, a listing of trained practitioners who uphold the Code of Professional Practice and Conduct.

Please note that members of the General Osteopathic Council of Canada are not Holistic Practitioners, however some may have a Licensing or Permit, that is separate and not necessary for this membership.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Public confidence and safety are our prime concern hence we can assure the public that all our members have met the educational, ethical and qualifying standards of a registering body to which they are accountable.

Please note, this membership does not qualify for Toronto Holistic License.

STANDARD OF PRACTICE

Before a member is registered, they must submit proof of educational status as having graduated from a recognized school and have a valid CPR certificate.
700 Curriculum Hours including mandatory hands on clinical training.
Membership has to be renewed annually in order to remain registered with GOCC.
CEU’s 0f 20 hours must be submitted in a related subject .
Members have to keep us updated on their practice location as well as an infraction against them or their practice.

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT

To keep all client information confidential.
To prominently display certificates and accreditation and any other qualifications relating to their practice in the workplace.
To not misrepresent their Scope of Practice or the nature of their professional services.
To provide general information during every visit relating to fees and other professional services provided and to respond fully to all questions regarding any aspect of such fees and services.
To keep a record of the treatment and be ethical in the undertaking of treatment, mindful of the limitation of their knowledge and experience.
The Practitioner cannot demand that the client forego any other treatment provided by a Regulated Health Professional as a condition of service.
The client has the right to be interviewed and treated in a safe and private setting in a manner which respects the values, personal beliefs and customs of the patient.
The client has the right to participate actively in all decisions regarding treatment
- Client’s name, address, telephone number, history, dates, and details of the patient's interview, evaluation, recommendations, treatments provided and consent for treatment.
While respecting the wishes of the client, interventions of a third party should not be tolerated except in the case of minors, individuals with special needs or where it is required by law.
The Practitioner must keep in mind the obligation of professional confidence:
- Client information cannot be disclosed except by written permission of the client or where it is required by law.
- The Practitioner must not reveal the reason for a patient’s visit.
- The Practitioner must not use confidential client information for personal gain.
The Practitioner can request comparable payment for services within the profession as a whole. Payment should not be demanded in advanced, however, any outstanding payments should be collected by the next visit. The collection of delinquent payments should be handled professionally and ethically where possible, resorting to judicial procedures only when absolutely necessary.
The Practitioner must not abuse his/her position of trust by engaging in reprehensible or immoral acts with any client, in particular, all sexual contact between Practitioner and client is illicit.

All members must adhere to The Scope of Practice and the Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct and the general standard of membership.