The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is a self-governing body that protects the public interest and improves their health and well-being by registering, regulating, and supporting the ongoing competency of Occupational Therapists.

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  • Scope of Practice Review - The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, in collaboration with the Society of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and the Chairs of the five Ontario University OT programs to spearheading a review of the legislated scope of practice for occupational therapy in the province of Ontario.
    Send your comments to: scopeofpracticereviewproject@coto.org

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  • The 2009-2010 AHPDF Application Form and Guide now available at www.ahpdf.ca.

  • Important Information on H1N1 (Swine) Influenza
    The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) and the Ontario Agency for health Protection and promotion are providing updates on swine influenza in Ontario.

    Important Health Notices (IHN) and supporting documentation including clinical guidelines regarding human swine influenza are posted on the MOHLTC website.

    Click here for the Position Statement »» (PDF: 50kb)

    • Registrant's Tool Kit
      The College has developed a Registrant's Tool Kit to assist Registrants to prepare and manage their practice during a pandemic.
      To download the Tool Kit click here »» (PDF: 179kb)


    • Healthcare Providers Help Line
      This help line is provided exclusively for health care providers to address questions on influenza. It operates 7 days a week from 8 - 8 pm. The help line number is 1 866-212-2272 (service hours may be subject to change).


    • Public Help Line
      The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has a dedicated phone line to answer questions the public may have on H1N1 influenza. 1 800 476-9708 operates daily 8 - 8 pm (service hours may be subject to change).

    The College will continue to post material related to the swine influenza as it becomes available.

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  • Internationally Educated?
    For course information on the Orientation to Canadian Health Care Systems, Culture and Context for internationally educated health professionals who are in the process of becoming licensed in Canada, click here »»

  • The Government of Canada's Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) »»

  • Upcoming Events »»
    Next Council Meeting - Thursday, January 28, 2010

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