BENEFITS

• Practice Insurance
• Involvement in the community
• Further education opportunities
• Networking with other Kinesiologists
  

Eligibility

The Practicing Member is open to individuals who are practicing kinesiology and:

• who has graduated from an academic 4-year program in the field of kinesiology, human kinetics, physical activity and exercise science approved by the Board;
• who can prove having been train in the required competencies and standards;
• who also carries membership from a CKA recognized provincial kinesiology association, and;
• who has successfully completed any examinations and other requirements as recognized by the Board;
• is employed and/or practices in kinesiology, or who wishes to become so employed or practicing, and
• meets the continuing education requirements,
• carries professional liability insurance for kinesiology practice (entire scope of kinesiology)

Documents Required

• Copy of Official Final Transcripts
  
• Copy of Degree
  
• Proof of Insurance
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Proof of PHIA Course
  

First Aid and CPR

NLKA requires a current first aid and CPR certificate for practicing kinesiologist members. You will be asked to upload a scan or picture of your current certificate.

Public Health Information Act (PHIA) Course

The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) is a health-sector specific privacy law that establishes rules that custodians of personal health information must follow when collecting, using and disclosing individuals’ confidential personal health information. PHIA also sets out the rights of residents of the province regarding obtaining access to and exercising control of their personal health information. PHIA was proclaimed into force on April 1st, 2011.

To access a copy of the Personal Health Information Act, please click here.

To access a copy of the regulations that have been enacted to support PHIA, please click here.

The NLKA requires all of its members to complete the PHIA online education program.

The PHIA Online Education Program is intended to help custodians to understand their obligations under the Act, as well as to assist them in providing education and training to those they have a responsibility for under the Act. PHIA requires that custodians of personal health information ensure that their employees, agents, contractors and volunteers, and those health professionals who have a right to treat persons at a health care facility operated by the custodian are aware of the duties imposed by the Act and regulations and by the custodian’s information policies and procedures.

The PHIA Online Education Program is a comprehensive introduction to PHIA and may be taken by anyone wishing to better understand the Act and/or their obligations under it. The course should take approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete.

Visit the PHIA Online Education Program website to take the course.