This Panel will hear complaints regarding licensed practitioners.
The composition of the Disciplinary Panel shall reflect the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity of the province.
The Board shall consist of:
• at least five licensed hearing aid practitioners who are not members of the Board, appointed by the Board, one of whom shall be appointed to serve as chairperson
• at least two persons, who are not licensed hearing aid practitioners, appointed by the Minister to represent the public interest, who shall together constitute a Disciplinary Panel
Diversity in the backgrounds, skills, knowledge, and experience of appointed Disciplinary Panel members can enhance the effectiveness of a Panel by bringing a wider range of perspectives and knowledge. Examples may include:
• Knowledge of professional regulation
• Knowledge of the Hearing Aid Practitioners Act
• Ability to read, analyze, and critically evaluate evidence to render a decision as per the Legislation
• Ability to listen and work collaboratively as a team member
• Familiarity with the principals of good governance, including accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct
• Understanding the principles of fairness, maintain confidentiality, and avoid conflict of interest
• Flexibility and willingness to have a wider perspective on issues, and to consider others’ opinions
• Backgrounds: governance, health care, human relations, legal expertise
• Technological competency
The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:
• Demonstrated understanding of professional regulation
• Expressed interest in health care
• Previous board/disciplinary panel experience/policy development experience
• Knowledge of the hearing aid practitioners profession
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Appreciation of the responsibilities to the public
• Flexible, responsive and willing to consider others’ opinions
• Capable of a broad perspective on issues
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and, to listen and work as a team member
• Strong reasoning and conflict resolution skills
• Leadership/management skills
Panel members are only required if there is a disciplinary matter or upon the call of the Chair.
Of the members first appointed to the Disciplinary Panel, one half shall be appointed for a term of two years and the remainder for a term of three years and all subsequent appointments of members to the Disciplinary Panel shall be for a term of three years.
Notwithstanding the expiry of their term, a member of the Disciplinary Panel continues to be a member until they are re-appointed or there is replacement is appointed. Persons appointed to the Disciplinary Panel may be reappointed.
The Disciplinary Panel of the Hearing Aid Practitioners Board is seeking to fill at least two positions to represent the public interest. Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals who possess the background, experience and skill set identified in the board profile above and who can bring unique perspectives to the table. Consideration will also be given to a variety of demographic factors to ensure the board is representative of the population they serve.
