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  • 12 December 2024

    2025 COTO Board Elections: Nominations are now open

    Nominations for the upcoming 2025 Board of Directors elections are now open!  The elections will take place in District 1 (Central) and there are two positions available in this district. Electoral District…

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  • 11 December 2024

    Reminder: Update Your Registrant Information

    Has your registrant profile information changed? In the event of a change, registrants have a responsibility to update the College within 30 days of that change. All you need to…

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  • 29 November 2024

    Important Courtesy Notice from COTO – December Office Closure

    The College office will be closed from the afternoon of December 24, 2024 to January 2, 2025. We’d like to share some important information and reminders ahead of our closure:…

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  • 19 November 2024

    2025 COTO Board Elections: Nominations open December 11, 2024

    The elections will take place in District 1 (Central): Toronto and Peel. There are two positions available in this district. Sign up for our webinar with College Registrar and CEO Elinor Larney…

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  • 18 November 2024

    Now Available: 2024 Annual Report

    The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario has released its 2024 Annual Report. Our report details accomplishments of the final year of our 2020 – 2024 Strategic Plan. Highlights include: the launch…

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  • 15 November 2024

    Notice: Postal Service Disruption

    COTO continues to monitor the current service disruption by Canada Post. During the postal strike, if you need to contact the College about urgent matters, such as a concern or…

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  • 7 November 2024

    Ontario Increasing Financial and Community Supports for Veterans

    The Ontario government is increasing the financial assistance available to veterans and their families through the Soldiers’ Aid Commission. The government is also making new regulatory amendments, which will allow…

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  • 1 November 2024

    Funding Opportunity: Ontario Autism Program Workforce Capacity Fund

    Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is offering a funding opportunity to build workforce capacity in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The fourth round of funding through the 

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  • 29 October 2024

    Now Available: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Occupational Therapy Practice

    The College’s Practice team has developed a new resource on artificial intelligence: What Should Occupational Therapists Consider if Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Practice? The resource explores essential considerations for integrating…

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  • 29 October 2024

    October 24, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights

    Board Education On October 23, the Board attended an education day. The day included an orientation on regulatory governance, and presentations regarding the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in Occupational…

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  • 29 October 2024

    2024 College Response to the Coroner’s Report: Deaths from Transfer Pole

    The Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario requested the College educate occupational therapists about the dangers of transfer poles. The Geriatric and Long-Term Care Death Review Committee (GLTCRC) released…

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  • 22 October 2024

    2024 Quality Assurance Annual Requirements Due October 31st

    Reminder: Occupational therapists, your Quality Assurance requirements are due October 31st. Your annual requirements include: Do I have to complete the Annual Requirements? General registration Yes—Complete the annual requirements (if you…

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  • 17 October 2024

    Board Meeting: October 24, 2024

    Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public.  To reserve a spot,…

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  • 8 October 2024

    [Webinar: October 10, 2024] Public Health Ontario – Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunization for the 2024-25 Respiratory Season

    Public Health Ontario is hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 11am-12pm and will be providing an “Overview of Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunization for the 2024-25 Respiratory…

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  • 8 October 2024

    Practice Guidance Updates

    The College has updated the following practice guidance documents to ensure that they align with the new Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada, the updated Standards of Practice, and reflect…

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  • 12 September 2024

    Ontario Health Updates on Quality Standards – Dementia

    Ontario Health has updated two quality standards: Dementia: Care for People Living in the Community (originally published in 2018) and Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia: Care for People in Hospitals and Long-Term Care…

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  • 10 September 2024

    COVID-19 and Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses

    Current Situation Guidance for Occupational Therapists 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 the necessary…

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  • 30 July 2024

    Ontario Disability Support Program Virtual Guide

    The Ministry of Health has redesigned the Ontario Disability Support Program virtual guide for health care professionals to better support clinicians in completing the application on behalf of their patients. The Ontario Disability…

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  • 26 July 2024

    Insights from Investigations: Data from December 2023-May 2024

    Understanding the types of concerns the College receives and investigates is of interest to both registrants and the public. There are two main types of investigations: Investigations Data Overview: December…

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  • 26 July 2024

    Insights from Investigations: Record Keeping Issues

    Keeping accurate and timely records is an essential step in ensuring safe and effective patient care. Records serve as the connecting thread between health care providers, clients, and family members.…

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  • 17 July 2024

    [Updated] Request for Proposals: Website Redesign

    The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is inviting submissions to complete a redesign of our website, currently found here: www.coto.org The RFP includes a background about the College, scope…

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  • 11 July 2024

    Home and Community Care Support Services Update: Changing to Ontario Health atHome

    The Ontario government is amalgamating the 14 Home and Community Care Support Services organizations to form a single new service. Under the Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023, the 14 Home…

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  • 5 July 2024

    2023 ACOTRO Annual Report

    The Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO) has released its 2023 Annual Report. The Association continues its work with Canadian occupational therapy regulators to promote consistency and excellence…

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  • 24 June 2024

    June 20, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights

    Board Orientation The Board was given a detailed orientation to the role of the College, the fiduciary duties of Board Directors, and its regulatory programs.  Board Directors learned about the…

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