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College of Chiropodists of Ontario

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario (COCOO) is the governing body for chiropodists and podiatrists in Ontario. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the college to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as a chiropodist or podiatrist in this province.

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010

Applications to Practise Processed by the COCOO in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received261310040
Applicants who became members26001027

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009

For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.

Applications to Practise Processed by the COCOO in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received23035031
Applicants who became members23023028

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008

Applications to Practise Processed by the COCOO in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received3034n/a10
Applicants who became members3013n/a7

n/a = not available


During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the COCOO to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

The COCOO uses the following outside organization/s to assess the qualifications of its applicants:

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

COCOO The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the COCOO for further information about your ability to practise as a chiropodist or podiatrist in Ontario.


Did you know?

The College of Chiropodists of Ontario is one of the smallest regulatory bodies in Ontario, with approximately 500 registrants.