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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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  • 19 June 2024

    Now Available: 2024 Annual eLearning Module

    Quality Assurance The 2024 Annual eLearning Module: Record Keeping: more than just a note is now available. Accessing the Annual eLearning Module  Reminder It is time to start your Annual Learning…

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  • 13 June 2024

    Board Meeting: June 20, 2024

    Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20, 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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  • 30 April 2024

    Now Available: 2024 Annual Learning Plan

    Quality Assurance The College is excited to announce that the 2024 Annual Learning Plan is now available. Occupational therapists, set your goals and come back to describe their impact by…

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  • 11 April 2024

    April 4, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights

    College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) The Board approved the completed College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) for submission to the Ministry of Health. Health regulatory colleges exist to protect the public…

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  • 9 April 2024

    New Board of Directors Executive

    The College’s Board of Directors elected a new Executive at our April 4th, 2023 Board meeting. Congratulations to the new Board Executive: Neelam Bal (Chair)Stacey Anderson (Vice-Chair)Allan Freedman (Officer)Lucia Kloosterhuis…

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  • 31 March 2024

    Now Available: 2023 College Performance Measurement Framework Report

    COTO’s 2023 College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) report is now available on our website. Ontario’s Ministry of Health requires all health regulatory Colleges to report on how well colleges are doing their…

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  • 28 March 2024

    Board Meeting: April 4, 2024

    Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 4, 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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  • 27 March 2024

    Now Open: Annual Renewal 2024

    Annual renewal is now open. Occupational therapists can now renew their registration for the 2024-2025 year. All occupational therapists are required to renew or resign online on or before May…

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  • 6 March 2024

    2024 College Board of Directors District 3 Election Results

    College Board elections for District 3 Central East have now concluded. Thank you to everyone who participated! Congratulations to Tina Siemens who has been elected with 36.82% of the vote.…

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  • 28 February 2024

    ACOTRO Opportunity: Competency Assessor

    We are sharing an opportunity with you on behalf of the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO). ACOTRO is the national organization of occupational therapy regulators in Canada. They…

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  • 28 February 2024

    Resource: E-Forum Series – Discrimination in Healthcare

    Apology and Correction The College would like to apologize for a previous email where we shared incorrect information that has caused confusion and harm. We shared a list of webinars…

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  • 23 February 2024

    Tax receipts now available in the COTO Portal

    Tax receipts are now available in the COTO Portal. Log in to the COTO Portal. Select “Print Receipt” to access your receipts. If you have not created your COTO Portal…

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  • 22 February 2024

    Insights from Investigations: Data from June–December 2023

    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: Regardless of where the…

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  • 22 February 2024

    Survey: Culture, Equity, and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice

    We are inviting all occupational therapists to give us their feedback on our Culture, Equity, and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice resource. Your insights will help us to improve this…

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  • 22 February 2024

    Registrant Feedback on Competency Assessment

    Have you been curious about the competency assessment?  The competency assessment is an opportunity to reflect on your practice and demonstrate how you incorporate the Competencies for Occupational Therapists in…

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  • 20 February 2024

    Board Elections Update – District 3 Voting Now Open

    The Board of Directors sets the strategy for the College and makes decisions to ensure the public receives ethical, competent care from Ontario’s occupational therapists. Involvement on the Board provides…

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  • 16 February 2024

    Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Intercollege Collaborative FAQ

    In preparation for the regulation of applied behaviour analysis (ABA), the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) worked collaboratively with the: College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO), College of…

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  • 7 February 2024

    The COTO Portal is Now Available

    The College’s new COTO Portal is now available. The COTO Portal is the new location for: Registrants, check your inbox for email instructions on how to set up your account.…

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