Ontario's 23 self-regulated health professions have governing bodies called colleges that set the standards for skills, knowledge and behavior for their members.

Ontario laws administered by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care set the legal framework for regulated health professions, but the colleges are independent of the ministry.

The colleges can help you find a health care professional in your area. You may also complain to them about the treatment you received or the behavior of one of their members. Colleges must look into all complaints.