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Sep 26

Professional Liability Insurance Reminder: Update your insurance information within 30 days of a change

Occupational therapists, your professional liability insurance may be expiring soon. Check your policy for your expiration date and renew your policy before it expires. You need to update your insurance information with the College within 30 days of a change.

Sep 25

September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This week, on September 30th, we acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

See educational resources from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and review COTO's "Culture, Equity, and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice" to help practice culturally safe work.

Sep 8

Patients, Clients, Caregivers, Family and Friends: We want to hear from you!

As the regulator of occupational therapists in Ontario, we're here to protect the public. We want to hear from you. Help us help you. Take our brief survey and help shape the College's 2024-2027 strategic plan.

Sep 6

As of Right rules

The Ontario government recently published guidance regarding the As of Right rules that came into effect on July 24, 2023. As of Right rules allow physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and medical laboratory technologists registered in other Canadian provinces and territories who meet specific conditions to immediately start working in hospitals and long-term care homes in Ontario, without having to first register with one of the province’s health regulatory colleges

Sep 5

Online Process for Vulnerable Sector Checks in Toronto

Starting Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Vulnerable Sector (VS) Checks for residents of Toronto can be completed online.

Police record check applicants will be able to complete the entire process online improving response times and giving applicants the ability to track submissions.

Sep 5

Reminder: Quality Assurance Activities

If you have not already set up your accounts to access the Annual Learning Plan and the Annual eLearning Module, please check your email for instructions.

You can also watch these new videos to help you get started.

Aug 29

COTO Seasonal Radio Spot

Listen to the College's seasonal radio spot to educate the public about occupational therapy and our role as the regulator of occupational therapists.

Aug 23

COVID-19 and Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses

Ontario’s Ministry of Health released a new Seasonal Respiratory Pathogens Readiness and Response Planning Guide.

If an occupational therapist or their client have any symptoms of illness, they can complete the Ministry of Health’s online Self-Assessment Tool to determine if self-isolation is required.

Risk assessments continue to be an essential part of providing safe and effective occupational therapy service delivery.

Aug 18

CAOT Survey on Draft Competencies for Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTAs) in Canada

The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists is seeking feedback on the 2023 draft Competencies for Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTAs) in Canada. Complete the survey by September 8, 2023.

Jul 27

Regulations for Applied Behaviour Analysis Receive Approval

On July 20, 2023, the Government of Ontario approved the regulations under the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021, for the profession of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

These regulations give the College of Psychologists of Ontario the authority to oversee the practice of Applied Behavioural Analysis.

The Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act will be effective July 1, 2024.

Jul 18

Importance Notice: Annual eLearning Module - Upcoming Maintenance on July 21, 2023

The Annual eLearning Module will be undergoing maintenance on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 12:00pm.

If you have not started the eLearning module yet, please wait until after Friday, July 21, 2023 to begin.

If you have already started the module, please make sure to complete it before 12 pm on Friday, July 21st. Unfortunately, any progress on the module that is incomplete will not be saved.

Jun 26

June 22, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights

Learn about the decisions made at the June 22, 2023 College Board of Directors meeting. See the highlights for details.

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