Our Committees
Governance and Constitution Committee
Purpose
- To continuously review and strengthen the NSAO board governance and business model
- To ensure compliance of the BOD code of conduct
CEU Review Committee
Purpose
- To ensure member compliance of NSAO CEU Professional Development Policy
- Develop CEU Audit Policy
- To continuously assess and evaluate the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to be applied to courses, workshops, seminars, webinars and other events
- To review and update the Course Endorsement Application and related forms
- To annually review the CEU policy and procedures
- To makes recommendations to the BOD regarding member non-compliance of CEU Policy
Education Committee
Purpose
- To establish and plan CEU webinars, workshops and courses
- Support and facilitate peer networking and learning opportunities
- To review and update the Course Notice Form for website posting
- To create and manage the criteria for posting international, national and local courses and events on the website
- To identify potential course sponsorship
- To determine and advise the BOD regarding educational courses or materials that would be of benefit to membership
AGM and Conference Committee
Purpose
- Plan and organize the annual AGM and continuing education conference
Awards and Bursary Committee
Purpose
- Build professional pride by creating ways to recognize member contributions
- Create and manage the awards and bursary program
Marketing and Communication Committee
Purpose
- To raise brand awareness through various marketing events and initiatives
- Connect NSAO members through various media platforms
- Create and manage on-line discussion forum for members relating to issues impacting manual osteopaths
- To maintain, review and update website content
Professional Practice and Standards/Ethics Committee
Purpose
- Provide business support and guidance for clinical practice management
- Provide resources and education on clinical practice information
- To review and update Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct policy and procedures
- To receive, process and manage all complaints as mandated in our policy and procedures
- To ensure that compliance with Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct polices.
Membership Committee
Purpose
- To continuously review and update policy and procedures regarding admission, suspension and termination of members
- To review new applications for membership and recommend to the BOD potential members.
Regulation Committee
Purpose
- Represent the membership before government and regulated bodies
- Represent and advocate on behave of our members
- Develop and promote a united narrative for manual osteopathy in Nova Scotia
- Liaise with similar organizations across the country and internationally to gain knowledge on different approached to regulation
- Gain recognition of government, insurers and other healthcare allies
- Research and develop metrics for the profession specific to risk management for the public
- Promote and improve awareness of osteopathic services to the general public of Nova Scotia