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 [email protected].
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
Should OTs transport clients in personal vehicles?
Luna is an occupational therapist working with Rumel, a client trying to return to work after a traumatic incident. Rumel witnessed a pedestrian struck by the bus he was riding in. Rumel is now uncomfortable travelling by bus. He does not drive or own a car. He is working with Luna to manage his post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and has agreed to participate in exposure therapy.
Luna plans to meet Rumel at a bus terminal as part of the occupational therapy intervention. Rumel asks Luna if he can meet her at the clinic instead, and then they can drive to the location together. Luna is determining if she can use her vehicle to transport clients to a place for therapy purposes and reaches out to the College.
Case Archive
2024
March 2024 (English)
Should OTs transport clients in personal vehicles?
2023
November 2023 (English | French)
Documenting Group Interventions
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
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
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