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Mar 29

Deadline Extended: CoreCom-CanCom Survey Closes April 5, 2021

Closing soon! Take the CoreCom-CanCom survey. Watch the video, review the competency document, and complete the survey! Last chance! If you haven’t completed the CoreCom-CanCom survey yet, there’s still time to be a part of this exciting project to help shape the new draft competencies for occupational therapists in Canada. We welcome diverse perspectives. Your feedback is important to us, so we’ve extended the deadline to April 5, 2021. Make sure your voice is heard! Please complete the survey before it closes on April 5th, 2021. Don’t delay! Complete the CoreCom-CanCom survey:...

Mar 25

Reminder: CoreCom-CanCom Survey

Don’t forget to take the CoreCom-CanCom survey Watch the video, review the competency document, and complete the survey! Have you taken the CoreCom-CanCom survey yet? Your feedback on the current draft will help inform and identify improvements to the new draft competencies for occupational therapists. The CoreCom-CanCom project is a collaborative, national initiative between occupational therapy organizations and regulators across Canada to develop the expected competencies for occupational therapists in Canada. Please complete the survey before it closes on March 29th, 2021. We want to hear what you think! Take the time...

Mar 22

Q&A: Risk Categories and Quality Assurance

You asked us: I have been practicing for over 25 years and am concerned that this is considered a “risk category” for Quality Assurance selection. Can you please explain this? Our answer: When redeveloping the new selection process for participation in the College’s Quality Assurance program, a subject-matter expert was retained to develop an evidence-informed and right-touch approach. This consultant, through expertise and research review, developed the final 18 risk indicators, 1 of which is the isolation risk of being many years (more than 25) since graduation. The justification for this risk came from a...

Mar 19

March Council Meeting

Our next College Council meeting will be held online on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Council meetings are open to the public. To reserve a virtual spot, please contact, Andjelina Stanier, Executive Assistant at 1.800.890.6570/416.214.1177 ext. 232 or email astanier@coto.org. View the March 25, 2021 Council meeting packageand...

Mar 18

Webinar Recording Now Available: Conversations with the College - Discussing the Standards for Assessment and the Discontinuing Service Resource

Webinar recording now available...

Mar 16

Updated Information on COVID-19 Vaccines including Advisory on AstraZeneca COVID-19 Thromboembolic Events

The College’s dedicated COVID-19 page has been updated, with many provincial resources consolidated into a link to Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccine Relevant Information and Planning Resources page. Please visit the province’s page for their latest vaccine information and updates. We have also added information about “AstraZeneca COVID-19 Thromboembolic Events” to the “Vaccine Information” section of the COVID-19...

Mar 15

Now Open: Annual Renewal 2021

All occupational therapists (OTs) are required to renew or resign online on or before May 31, 2021.

Mar 10

Vaccination Rollout and Information on Identification for Health Professionals

The College continues to work with Public Health Units to share information regarding vaccination for COVID-19. Please note: each Public Health Unit is developing its own vaccine roll-out and the College may or may not be involved with the distribution of information. We recognize there may be requests for registrants to provide identification or evidence of their registration as a health professional. We understand letters from employers or pay stubs may be acceptable to confirm eligibility. Registrants may wish to pull up their profile on the public register at Find an Occupational Therapiston their phone for proof of...

Mar 8

Now Open: CoreCom-CanCom Survey

It’s here! Take the CoreCom-CanCom survey Watch the video, complete the survey, and spread the news! Your voice is needed! Occupational therapy organizations and regulators across the country have been working together to develop the expected competencies for occupational therapists in Canada. You can be a part of this exciting project and help validate the new draft competencies for occupational therapists! Your feedback on this survey will help identify further improvements to the current draft. Please complete the survey by March 29th, 2021. Be heard! Grab a coffee and take the CoreCom-CanCom survey:...

Mar 5

2021 College Council Election Results: Districts 3, 5, and 6

College Council elections for Districts 3 and 5 closed on March 4, 2021. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s elections. We are pleased to announce the results of this year’s Council elections, including the acclamation in District 6. Our successfully re-elected and acclaimed Council members are: Teri Shackleton (District 3) Heather McFarlane (District 5) Stephanie Schurr (District 6) Districts 3 (London, Windsor, and Perth areas) Candidate Votes Result Teri Shackleton 93 Re-elected Mohammad Al Mudalla 56 District 5 (Sudbury, Parry Sound, and Muskoka areas) Candidate Votes Result Heather McFarlane 69...

Feb 24

Notifications Regarding Vaccine Rollout

The College is in touch with the Ministry of Health and continues to monitor developments on Ontario's roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines. The Ministry of Health and provincial Public Health Units will determine when occupational therapists will receive vaccines. Please note, the College has no input into the vaccine roll-out. At the request of the Ministry or local Public Health Units, information will be shared with registrants. Please note, each Public Health Unit is developing its own vaccine roll-out and the College may or may not be involved with the distribution of information. Occupational therapists are encouraged to monitor...

Feb 24

Coming Soon: CoreCom-CanCom Survey

The CoreCom-CanCom Survey is coming and your voice is needed! Watch and share our video to spread the news. Occupational therapy organizations and regulators across Canada have been working together to develop a single competency document. The upcomingCoreCom-CanCom surveywill address these expected competencies for occupational therapists in Canada and we want to hear from you! Be heard!Check your inbox in early March for more information. Learn more about this exciting initiative atcorecomcanada.com. The CoreCom-CanCom project isfunded in part by the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Program. The...

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