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Webinars & Podcasts

2023 College Board Elections Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx5lg4TaBmo Recording of the December 13, 2022 webinar on the College's 2023 Board of Directors elections, hosted by College Registrar Elinor Larney. See more information about College elections,…
Case Studies

Occupational Therapists Providing Education or Training of Recommendations to Others

Rebecca is an occupational therapist working in home and community care. She receives a referral to assess a client’s ability to transfer using a mechanical lift and provide…
Q&As

Co-signing Occupational Therapist Assistants’ Documentation

Question: Am I required to co-sign the occupational therapist assistant's (OTA) documentation?Answer: No. However, an occupational therapist must review their OTA's documentation as part of the communication and…
Q&As

The College’s public register

Question: What is the purpose of the College’s public register? Answer: The Ontario government requires all regulatory colleges in the province to maintain a public register. The College’s…
Board Meeting Materials
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October 20, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Materials
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October 20, 2022 Board Meeting Package
Case Studies

Recording Occupational Therapy Sessions

The practice consultant receives a call from Esther, an occupational therapist working in the community, to discuss a client's request to record an occupational therapy session. Esther wonders…
Q&As

Client wants to make a complaint to the College

Question: What should I do if my client tells me they want to make a complaint to the College? Answer: If a concern or issue arises during or…
Board Meeting Materials
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June 23, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Materials
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June 23, 2022 Board Meeting Package
Case Studies

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: Melissa is an occupational…
Public Resources

Living better with arthritis

Dealing with arthritis can make anything from enjoying a meal to tying your shoes more difficult. It’s something that more than 5.5 million people in Canada face every…
Public Resources

How to make the family cottage safe and accessible

With spring here, the time is nearing to open up the family cottage. Getting ready isn’t just a matter of stocking the fridge and pantry, getting the utilities…
Webinars & Podcasts

Webinar: Culture, Equity and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQy12CVGHyg On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario had a webinar to discuss our new "Culture, Equity, & Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice"…
Case Studies

Managing Team Disagreements

Dayne is an occupational therapist on an acute general medicine unit who will be going on vacation for a week. He reviews his caseload with Aspen, the program…
Public Resources

3 ways to keep gardening with back pain

Gardening is a favourite leisure activity for many of us, providing hours of relaxation, de-stressing and outdoor enjoyment. But if back pain, mobility issues or a health condition…
Webinars & Podcasts

Taking care of your yard when you have back pain (radio)

https://soundcloud.com/collegeofots/coto-taking-care-of-your-yard-when-you-have-back-pain-radio
Case Studies

Lessons from an In-Home Assessment Complaint

Amanda is an occupational therapist and acts as an independent assessor for an insurance company. She receives a referral to assess for attendant care services in the home…
Board Meeting Materials
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April 7, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Materials
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April 7, 2022 Board Meeting Package
Board Meeting Materials
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March 24, 2022 Board Officer Election Minutes
Board Meeting Materials
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March 24, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Materials
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March 24, 2022 Board Meeting Package
Q&As

Updating your information

Question: What are the consequences of not updating my information with the College? Answer: If you have not updated your information within the required timeframe and this is…
Case Studies

Assessing risks with a power recliner lift chair

You are an occupational therapist who receives a referral to complete a home safety assessment for Mrs. C. Mrs. C is 70 years old, has arthritis in both…
Case Studies

Considerations when recommending a power recliner lift chair 

You are a community occupational therapist who received a referral to complete a home safety assessment for 78-year-old Mr. Haddad who had a recent cardiac event. Mr. Haddad…
Q&As

Termination of Employment

Question: What should I expect when I have been terminated from my employer?Answer: If you have been terminated, your employer may have informed the College. A report by…
Board Meeting Materials
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January 27, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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January 27, 2022 Board Meeting Package
eLearning Modules

2022 National e-Learning Module: Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada

The Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada were released in December 2021 after an extensive development and validation process. This module focuses on updated competency requirements and represents…

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