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
Requests from Clients to Sign Forms and Documents
Occupational therapists (OTs) are often asked by clients and other stakeholders to complete forms and documents as part of the occupational therapy service.
Examples include: Requests for Assessment of Capacity, Disability Tax Credit Certificates, and passport application forms.
Before proceeding, OTs should carefully review the entire form and consider the following...
Case Archive
2022
February 2022
Assessing risks with a power recliner lift chair (English | French)
Considerations when recommending a power recliner lift chair (English | French)
March 2022 (English | French)
Providing virtual service involving other jurisdictions
April 2022 (English | French)
Lessons from an In-Home Assessment Complaint
May 2022 (English | French)
Managing Team Disagreements
June 2022 (English | French)
Requests from Clients to Sign Forms and Documents
2021
January 2021 (English | French)
Sexual abuse and mandatory reporting
February 2021 (English | French)
Obtaining consent and substitute decision-makers
March 2021 (English | French)
Changing jobs and responsibly transferring clients
May 2021 (English | French)
Professional boundaries and social media
June 2021 (English | French)
Requests for private practice follow up with clients
July 2021 (English | French)
Am I practising occupational therapy?
September 2021 (English | French)
What should I do when a client discloses domestic abuse?
October 2021 (English | French)
Checklist for starting a private practice
2020
August 2020 (English | French)
Considerations for virtual care
November 2020 (English | French)
Occupational therapy services in the client's home: infection, prevention and control – are you prepared?
December 2020 (English | French)
Competency in psychotherapy
2019
February 2019 (English | French)
Working within managed resources
May 2019 (English | French)
Succession planning for client records
October 2019 (English | French)
Electronically Scanning Client Information
2018
January 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining informed consent for an incapable client when an SDM is not available
February 2018 (English | French)
Client suicidal ideation and privacy
March 2018 (English | French)
Forms, record keeping and accountability
April 2018 (English | French)
Discontinuing occupational therapy services
May 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining consent from a minor
July 2018 (English | French)
Conflicting opinions – professional obligations for OT reports
September 2018 (Unpublished)
How to apply the conscious decision-making framework
November 2018 (English | French)
Crossing the line? Managing personal and professional interests
December 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining consent for student involvement