What if I do not meet the practice assessment standards?

If you do not meet the standards required on your first practice assessment, you will be given the opportunity to spend time with a quality assurance (QA) coach. This coach is not a College staff member, but rather a peer who can provide support specifically in areas where there is room for improvement. This half-day interactive session is designed to enhance your practice and the care you provide to patients. Following the session with the QA coach, you will be reassessed onsite by a different College practice advisor.

If your second practice assessment identifies significant areas that require improvement, you will be required to undergo a QA assessment by a College-appointed peer QA assessor. You will also be required to complete the Knowledge Assessment.

The QA Committee will review the results of your QA assessment and Knowledge Assessment and advise on next steps based on your needs, which may include remediation or self-directed learning. If remediation is required, you must complete a post-remedial practice assessment onsite within one year of completing remediation.