Which of the following government bodies provides the framework for the regulated health professionals
of Ontario?
The Federal Government
The Ministry of Health
The Regulated Health Professionals Act
The Provincial Government
What is the purpose of the Dental Hygiene Act?
It outlines the areas that are a conflict of interest for the dental hygienist.
It outlines the work environment for the dental hygienist.
It outlines the national competencies created by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
It outlines the rules and regulations surrounding the dental hygiene practice.
When a client makes a complaint about a dental hygienist to the regulatory body, the decision-making
process clearly indicates that the best interest of who is put first?
The dentist
The dental hygienist
The CDHO
The client
No one, including a dental hygienist is permitted to perform (a)_______________. _______________
without legal authority.
controlled act
root planning
scaling
restoration
How many controlled acts are there under the Regulated Health Professionals Act?
10
16
14
12
Dental hygienists may perform dental hygiene interventions on clients receiving nitrous oxide and oxygen
if they follow the specific conditions outlined in the CDHO Handbook.
True
False
Upon graduating from an accredited program the dental hygienist is allowed to prescribe medications?
Yes
No
of Ontario?
The Federal Government
The Ministry of Health
The Regulated Health Professionals Act
The Provincial Government
What is the purpose of the Dental Hygiene Act?
It outlines the areas that are a conflict of interest for the dental hygienist.
It outlines the work environment for the dental hygienist.
It outlines the national competencies created by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
It outlines the rules and regulations surrounding the dental hygiene practice.
When a client makes a complaint about a dental hygienist to the regulatory body, the decision-making
process clearly indicates that the best interest of who is put first?
The dentist
The dental hygienist
The CDHO
The client
No one, including a dental hygienist is permitted to perform (a)_______________. _______________
without legal authority.
controlled act
root planning
scaling
restoration
How many controlled acts are there under the Regulated Health Professionals Act?
10
16
14
12
Dental hygienists may perform dental hygiene interventions on clients receiving nitrous oxide and oxygen
if they follow the specific conditions outlined in the CDHO Handbook.
True
False
Upon graduating from an accredited program the dental hygienist is allowed to prescribe medications?
Yes
No
