About The Association
The Osteoathic & Naprapathic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (ONNL)'s responsibilities include:
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Developing programs to help osteopathic manual practitioners maintain and improve their knowledge and skills.
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Investigating complaints.
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Developing standards of admission to the osteopathy (manual) profession in Newfoundland
and Labrador. -
Establishing guidelines and standards for members's conduct and practice.
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Disciplining members who are incapacitated or incompetent or have committed acts of professional
misconduct.
ONNL Objectives
The Osteopathic & Naprapathic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador has the following objectives:
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To supervise the practice of its members and to govern them in accordance with its policies and
codes of ethic. -
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To establish, maintain and develop standards of qualification for persons to be issued certificates
of registration to practice as osteopathic manual practitioners in this Canadian province. -
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To establish, maintain and develop programs and standards of practice to assure the quality of
profession. -
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To establish, maintain and develop standards of knowledge and skill and programs to promote
continuing evaluation, competence and improvement among ONNL members. -
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To establish, maintain and develop standards of professional ethics for ONNL members.
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To promote and enhance relations between ONNL and its members, key stakeholders, and the
public. -
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To establish, maintain and develop standards and programs to promote the ability of members
to respond to changes in practice, environments, advances in technology and other emerging
issues. -
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Any other objects relating to human health care in Newfoundland and Labrador the Association
considers desirable.
