Registrants of any college under the Health Professions Act (the “HPA”) are legally required to make a report about a registered physical therapist to CPTBC in the following circumstances:
HPA s. 32.2 – Dangerous Practice
If, on reasonable and probable grounds, the registrant believes that the continued practice of a designated health profession by the RPT might constitute a danger to the public, a registrant has a duty to report.
If the registered physical therapist is unable to practice his/her designated health profession because of admission to a hospital for psychiatric care or treatment, or for treatment for addiction to alcohol or drugs, a registrant has a duty to report.
Note: This duty to report only applies to the hospital’s Chief Administrative Office (or someone acting in that capacity) and the medical practitioner who is treating the registered physical therapist.
HPA s. 32.4 – Sexual Misconduct
If, on reasonable and probable grounds, the registrant believes that the registered physical therapist has engaged in sexual misconduct, a registrant has a duty to report.
Note: If the registrant’s belief is based on information provided by his/her patient, the registrant must obtain the patient’s consent before making the report.
Immunity
Section 32.5 of the Act provides that “no action for damages lies or may be brought against a person for making a report in good faith as required under section 32.2, 32.3 or 32.4.”
Make a Report
Registrants of any college under the Health Professions Act (the “Act”) may use CPTBC’s Registrant Report Form (PDF) to make a report about a registered physical therapist under sections 32.2, 32.3 and 32.4 of the Act.
