Notice: As of June 1, 2023, the updated Standards of Practice will apply to all occupational therapists. The College's practice guidance documents, case studies, Q&As, and other materials are currently being updated to reflect these changes.
In case of discrepancies, please refer to the Standards of Practice, 2023 for the most current information.
If you have any questions, please contact the College's Practice Resource Service practice@coto.org.
The College promotes continued competency and education among occupational therapists by offering resources to support every day practice. See our featured case studies and scenarios with real examples to guide occupational therapists in their practice and help occupational therapists deliver safe, effective and ethical care.
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Featured Case of the Month
Can Two Occupational Therapists Provide Treatment to One Client at the Same Time?
Jasmin is an occupational therapist (OT) who works in an outpatient neurorehabilitation program. She has been working with Mr. Brodie, a client who is recovering from brain aneurysm surgery and was recently discharged home from the hospital. Mr. Brodie presents with headaches, decreased balance, and cognitive and communication changes. He works as a business executive and wants to recover and return to work as soon as possible. During one of the treatment sessions, the client reveals that his family has hired a private OT who will start coming to his home to provide additional therapy...
Case Archive
2023
September 2023 (English | French)
Can Two Occupational Therapists Provide Treatment to One Client at the Same Time?
January 2023 (English | French)
Advertising in Occupational Therapy Practice
2022
November 2022 (English | French)
Occupational Therapists Providing Education or Training of Recommendations to Others
October 2022 (English | French)
Recording Occupational Therapy Sessions
June 2022 (English | French)
Requests from Clients to Sign Forms and Documents
May 2022 (English | French)
Managing Team Disagreements
April 2022 (English | French)
Lessons from an In-Home Assessment Complaint
March 2022 (English | French)
Providing virtual service involving other jurisdictions
February 2022
Assessing risks with a power recliner lift chair (English | French)
Considerations when recommending a power recliner lift chair (English | French)
2021
October 2021 (English | French)
Checklist for starting a private practice
September 2021 (English | French)
What should I do when a client discloses domestic abuse?
July 2021 (English | French)
Am I practising occupational therapy?
June 2021 (English | French)
Requests for private practice follow up with clients
May 2021 (English | French)
Professional boundaries and social media
March 2021 (English | French)
Changing jobs and responsibly transferring clients
February 2021 (English | French)
Obtaining consent and substitute decision-makers
January 2021 (English | French)
Sexual abuse and mandatory reporting
2020
December 2020 (English | French)
Competency in psychotherapy
November 2020 (English | French)
Occupational therapy services in the client's home: infection, prevention and control – are you prepared?
August 2020 (English | French)
Considerations for virtual care
2019
October 2019 (English | French)
Electronically Scanning Client Information
May 2019 (English | French)
Succession planning for client records
February 2019 (English | French)
Working within managed resources
2018
December 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining consent for student involvement
November 2018 (English | French)
Crossing the line? Managing personal and professional interests
September 2018 (Unpublished)
How to apply the conscious decision-making framework
July 2018 (English | French)
Conflicting opinions – professional obligations for OT reports
May 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining consent from a minor
April 2018 (English | French)
Discontinuing occupational therapy services
March 2018 (English | French)
Forms, record keeping and accountability
February 2018 (English | French)
Client suicidal ideation and privacy
January 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining informed consent for an incapable client when an SDM is not available