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

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

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

Purpose

Purpose

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

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.

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.

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