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Board Meeting Materials
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October 24, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
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October 24, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda
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October 24, 2024 Board Meeting Package
Q&As

Client is Driving With a Suspended License

Question: My client, whose driver’s license was medically suspended, revealed that he has been driving. Do I need to report this to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO)? Answer:…
Q&As

Surveillance and Occupational Therapy Practice

Increasingly, third parties are asking occupational therapists to review surveillance material and render a professional opinion as part of their assessment, independent medical examination or paper review. Surveillance…
Q&As

Discretionary Reporting

Question: In some settings, an organization may decide who should report a client to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). If the organization decides that a physician…
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: complaints from members…
Board Meeting Materials
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June 20, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Materials
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June 20, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda
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June 20, 2024 Board Meeting Package
Case Studies

Managing a Privacy Breach

Manuel, an occupational therapist in an outpatient clinic, has been working with a client named Daisy. As a part of his role, Manuel recommended some adaptive equipment and…
Q&As

Use of Externs in Occupational Therapy

Question: Who are clinical externs? Answer: As described in the Ministry of Health’s document Enhanced Extern Program Guide 4.0 October 2021 (oha.com), “externs are clinical learners who are…
Webinars & Podcasts

Privacy Legislation and Occupational Therapy Practice Presentation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63zHr5bMSBs&t=37s Watch the College's presentation on the Privacy Legislation and Occupational Therapy Practice guidance document, hosted by the College's Manager of Practice, Sandra Carter and Practice Consultant Diane…
Case Studies

Working with OTAs in a Private Community-Based Practice

Quinn is an occupational therapist and owner of a private practice. She receives referrals mainly from insurers and lawyers for clients after motor vehicle accident or personal injury….
Public Resources

5 ways to help seniors maintain their independence

Older adulthood can be one of the most fulfilling times in a person’s life, but many of us worry about losing our independence. Whether you’re looking ahead for…
Public Resources

How accessible is your home? 3 questions to ask

Thinking about how your home would function for visitors with different abilities might not be top of mind. However, considering where someone else might struggle around your home…
Public Resources

5 dealbreakers if you’re on the hunt for an accessible home

Buying a home is the biggest purchase most of us will ever make. There are many factors to weigh when deciding which one to put an offer on….
Public Resources

Top tips to make your home safer for all ages and abilities

Buying a home is the biggest purchase most of us will ever make. There are many factors to weigh when deciding which one to put an offer on….
Insights from Investigations

Responding to Investigations

Receiving a letter or notice from the College about an investigation into their practice can be very stressful. It is a natural reaction to want to respond to…
Board Meeting Materials
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April 4, 2024 Board Officer Elections Minutes
Board Meeting Materials
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April 4, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Materials
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April 4, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda
Board Meeting Materials
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April 4, 2024 Board Meeting Package
Board Meeting Materials
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March 25, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
Case Studies

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…
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: complaints from…
Board Meeting Materials
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January 25, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Materials
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January 25, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda
Board Meeting Materials
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January 25, 2024 Board Meeting Package
Insights from Investigations

Communication is Key

Occupational therapists often ask how they can avoid complaints from clients. While there is no specific formula to 100% protect yourself from a complaint, the good news is…

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