College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO)

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO) is one of Ontario’s 26 self-regulated health profession Colleges, established through the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA). The College regulates both Chiropodists and podiatrists. The role and authority of the College is set out in the RHPA, the Health Professions Procedural Code, the Chiropody Act, 1991 and the regulations, made under these Acts along with the policies and by-laws of the College. The Collegeprotects patients’ rights to safe, competent and ethical foot care by supporting Chiropodists and podiatrists in maintaining the standards of practice of the profession and also by holding them accountable for their conduct and practice.