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Feb 10

New Standards of Practice Receive Board Approval

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is pleased to announce the new Standards of Practice were approved by the Board of Directors at the January 26, 2023 meeting.

The new Standards will come into effect on June 1, 2023.

Feb 10

January 26, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights

Learn about the decisions made at the January 26, 2023 College Board of Directors meeting.

Feb 7

Special Board Meeting: Monday, February 13, 2023

A special College Board meeting will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Jan 24

Enterprise System

The College is pleased to announce that that this spring we will upgrade to the use of an enterprise system.

What does this mean for our registrants? The College is taking a staged approach to the implementation, starting this spring with registration renewal, followed by other program functions at the College.

Jan 24

COTO Launches Revised Logo

Public confidence is critical to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario’s mission to protect the public. Building understanding and awareness of our role is an ongoing priority for the College.

In support of this work, the College is excited to share a revised logo, which features our acronym (COTO) and a new tagline — “regulator of occupational therapists” — that clearly states what we do.

Jan 20

Board Meeting: January 26, 2023

Our next College Board meeting will be held online on January 26, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public.

Jan 5

Join the January 10 Webinar on Board Elections for Hamilton, Ottawa, Kingston and areas (District 2 and 4)

Nominations are open for 2023 Board Elections in Hamilton, Ottawa, Kingston and areas (Districts 2 and 4). College Registrar and CEO Elinor Larney will be hosting a live webinar on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12:15pm - 1:00pm to discuss the role of the Board and answer any questions about nominations and elections.

Dec 9

Additional Opportunity: Seeking 2 OTs for Appointment to College Subcommittees

The College is seeking 2 occupational therapists for appointment to College subcommittees.

At this time, there are opportunities on the following two subcommittees: Quality Assurance Subcommittee and Practice Subcommittee.

These two subcommittee opportunities are in addition to the opportunity for Committee appointments posted on December 8, 2022.

Dec 8

Opportunity: Seeking 5 OTs for Professional Committee Appointments to College Statutory Committees

The College is seeking 5 occupational therapists for Professional Committee Appointments to College Statutory Committees.

At this time, there are opportunities on the following four committees: Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports Committee, Patient Relations Committee, Fitness to Practice Committee, Discipline Committee.

Nov 25

Now Available: 2022 Annual Report

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario has released its 2022 Annual Report.

Our report details accomplishments of the second year of our 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan as we work to ensure quality occupational therapy services across Ontario.

Nov 25

2023 Districts 2 & 4 Elections (Now Available: Webinar Recording)

The upcoming 2023 Board of Directors elections will take place in District 2 (Hamilton, Waterloo, Niagara and surrounding areas) and District 4 (Ottawa and Kingston surrounding areas).

A recording for our webinar on December 13, 2022 is now available. Watch to learn more about how you can get involved, how to become a candidate, and what it means to be on the Board of Directors.

Nov 24

Upcoming Quality Assurance Changes

Information about upcoming Quality Assurance requirements changes coming in 2023, including new names, a new combined plan and a new deadline.

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