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Videos
How To Share a Concern or File a Complaint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_-gbiEhpV8&t=6s Watch this video to learn how to share a concern or file a complaint with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. 3 steps to share a…
Videos
Looking for an occupational therapist in Ontario? Use our public register
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjP7NaMpHlQ Are you looking for an occupational therapist or working with one? Check the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario's public register to make sure your occupational therapist…
Videos
What to expect from your occupational therapist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9unIRDp0jAU&t=2s Watch and learn about what to expect when working with an occupational therapist (OT) who is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. When you…
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Occupational therapists and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
The College of Occupational Therapists registers (licenses) occupational therapists (OTs) in Ontario. Our job is to make sure you receive safe effective care from OTs. Learn about OTs,…
Insights from Investigations
Data from June 2024-November 2024
From June 1 to November 30, 2024, the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) made decisions on a total of 11 investigations—five complaint investigations and six Registrar’s Investigations….
Practice Guidance
College Response to the Coroner’s Report: Death from Transfer Pole, 2024
At the request of the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, the Geriatric and Long-Term Care Review Committee (GLTCRC) released a report on a death where the…
eLearning Modules
2024 Annual eLearning Module: Record Keeping – More Than Just a Note
This module is developed by occupational therapists for occupational therapists. The module highlights key record keeping concepts and challenges that occupational therapists face in day-to-day practice. Start the…
Practice Tools
Professional Obligations
Occupational therapists are accountable to the people they care for and serve, their peers, other regulated professions and their regulator – the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario….
Standards
Standard Overview
The Standards of Practice establish the minimum expectations for all occupational therapists in Ontario. They describe how occupational therapists will provide safe, quality, ethical, accountable, and effective services….
Standards
Glossary Overview
Co-create is to “create (something) by working with one or more others” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). Context strongly influences occupational possibilities and healthcare services. There are three layers of context:…
Practice Guidance
Guidance: Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA)
Practice Guidance
Advisory Statement: The Occupational Therapist’s Role in Naloxone Administration, 2017
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Code of Ethics, 2020
Practice Guidance
Guidance: Remote (Virtual) Services, 2024
Legislation & Bylaws
Legislation & Bylaws
What are the roles and powers of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario? Every health regulatory college has its own legal framework for governing its profession. Learn…
Webinars & Podcasts
Working with the Board of Directors: Interview with Sarah Milton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huWhiNbaTok Sarah Milton is an occupational therapist and professional Director on the Board at the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. In this interview, she speaks about what…
Webinars & Podcasts
Getting involved with the College: Interview with Elinor Larney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnFqQrCl0Lw Elinor Larney is the CEO and Registrar at the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. In this interview, she speaks about why you should get involved with…
Webinars & Podcasts
Serving on the College Board: Interview with Teri Shackleton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLkiXrJc6-M Teri Shackleton is the current Chair of the Board at the College. Listen to Teri speak about why she decided to run for the Board, what self-regulation…
Practice Guidance
College Response to the Coroner’s Report: Deaths from Power Recliner Lift Chairs, 2022
Practice Guidance
College Response to the Coroner’s Report: Deaths from Bed Entrapment, 2017
Resource
Investigations Process for Complaints
Complaints must be recorded and sent to the College. This can be in writing, or an audio or video recording. Complaints can also be submitted through the College’s…
Practice Guidance
Guidance: Controlled Acts and Delegation, 2021
Practice Guidance
Decision-Making Framework, 2021
Practice Guidance
Determining Capacity Decision Tree
Use the Capacity Decision Tree to help determine who provides informed consent under the Health Care Consent Act, 1996. This decision tree does not contemplate all scenarios but…
Practice Guidance
Guidance: Discontinuing Services, 2021
Practice Guidance
Guidance: Discretionary Reporting of Fitness to Drive, 2024
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