CDHO is seeking Registered Dental Hygienists who are NOT members of CDHO’s Council to sit on the Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports; Quality Assurance; or Patient Relations Committees for a three-year term starting in 2025.
Who should apply?
Any eligible (see eligibility requirements below) Registered Dental Hygienist who is NOT a member of CDHO’s Council, who is interested and willing to commit the time necessary to contribute effectively to the work of the Committee is welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for RDHs to participate in the regulation of the profession.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to sit on a committee as a non-Council member you must:
- Be registered in good standing (properly registered with no outstanding requirements) with CDHO;
- Practise dental hygiene in Ontario or, if you are not practising, live in Ontario;
- Not have any fees owed to CDHO;
- Not be the subject of any disciplinary or incapacity proceeding;
- (if the subject of an order from the Discipline Committee) have let six years pass since you completed all aspects of the order;
- Not have any terms, conditions or limitations on your Certificate of Registration;
- Not have been found guilty of an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada) or any other criminal offence in any jurisdiction within the last three years. A period of at least three years must have passed since you fully complied with any penalty imposed because of a finding;
- Have let one year pass if you were an officer, director, or employee of any association or organization representing the interests of Dental Hygienists; and
- Not have already served as a Non-Council Committee Member for six years.
Please note that Article 3.7 (19) states that Council Members may not accept an employment or administrative position with the College, including that of the Registrar, unless one year has passed since they were a Council Member or Non-Council Committee Member.
Do I need any special qualifications or knowledge?
No! The Committee Composition Profile outlines the attributes CDHO is looking for from committee members, but this document is not meant to exclude individuals who don’t have the entire set of attributes. Committee members are provided with training to help them develop the desired skill set.
View the committee descriptions.
| Committee | Responsibilities | Number of positions | Meetings | Experience considered an Asset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee | • Considers matters of alleged professional misconduct, incompetence and/or incapacity • Decides what action, if any, is required. | 2 | 6–8 half-day meetings per year (Generally every other month) | Experience with interpreting rules, reviewing oral health records, and legal concepts is considered an asset. |
| Quality Assurance | • Sets selection criteria for participation in QA assessment • Appoints Peer Assessors / Peer Coaches • Makes decisions following an assessment (e.g. remediation, further assessment) • Approves policies/guidelines related to QA assessments | 1 | Every 6–8 weeks | Clinical practice In-depth knowledge of the standards of practice is considered an asset. |
| Patient Relations | • Administers the Patient Relations Program, which incorporates measures for preventing and dealing with the sexual abuse of clients by registrants | 1 | At least one meeting per year (Generally virtual for 1–2 hours) |
Will I be reimbursed for my time?
Yes. Non-Council committee members are paid an honorarium of $308 per day and any travel expenses that are incurred when attending meetings. In many cases, meetings are held virtually so there would be no requirement for travel.
Want to apply?
Please send your resume and a letter of introduction indicating your committee preference and thoughts on your suitability for the position to registrar@cdho.org by December 15, 2024.