The Physiotherapists Advisory Committee advises the Government of Yukon about educational and practice standards to be set for physiotherapists, educational programs for physiotherapists and qualifications for registration.
At the request of the Registrar, the committee:
- reviews applications for registration;
- advises on what to do about complaints about unprofessional conduct advises on the composition of the Discipline Committee;
- provides and publicizes the functions and areas of competence and standards of practice for physiotherapists;
- develops and reviews clinical practice statements for physiotherapists;
- participates in national initiatives and provides feedback to the Registrar; and
- performs any other tasks requested by the Minister in keeping with the purposes of the Act.
More about the committee
- Authority: Health Professions Act, sections 3(s), and 5
- Type: advisory
- Appointment process: ministerial
- Requirements: must be registrants in the full or inactive registers of the Physiotherapists' Registrar under the Physiotherapists Regulation
- Term: 3 years
- Meetings: as required
- Department: Community Services
- Honoraria: $125 per day
Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.
Apply
- Complete the application.
- Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
- Submit your completed application and resume.
In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 2nd Avenue in Whitehorse. We're open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)".
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
How members are selected
Members are appointed by a Minister, Cabinet or the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
School board and school council members can be elected or, in some cases, appointed.
Appointments to these boards are based on standing committee recommendations:
- Workers' Safety and Compensation Board
- Yukon Development Corporation
- Yukon Energy Corporation
- Yukon Lottery Commission
- Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee
- Yukon Arts Advisory Council
- Yukon Utilities Board
- Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment
- Yukon Human Rights Commission
Some boards and committees members are required to hold certain professional qualifications or affiliations.
- Elizabeth (Anne) Milton, member and chair from October 28, 2024, to October 27, 2027
- Nicole Dimopoulos, member from October 17, 2024, to October 16, 2027
- Sara Abassbhay, member from January 12, 2023, to January 11, 2026
For questions about the Physiotherapists Advisory Committee, email [email protected] or phone 867-332-7295, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408.