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Q&As
Documentation of Deceased Clients
Question: I have been notified that my client has passed away. What are my documentation obligations? Answer: After documenting in the client’s record the date and individual providing…
Webinars & Podcasts
Conversations with the College: Assessments and Discontinuing Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPOgBou_XNI College practice consultants Sandra Carter and Lesley Krempulec discuss the revised Standards for Assessments and the Discontinuing Services document in our March 11, 2021 webinar. Learn what’s…
Case Studies
Changing jobs and responsibly transferring clients
Ally is an occupational therapist who is new to the position of clinic manager. As part of this role, they manage a small interdisciplinary team of health providers….
Q&As
Occupational Therapists and Job Titles
Question: My job title does not include “occupational therapist”, how can I communicate that I am an occupational therapist? Answer: The Standards for Use of Title, Standard 9…
Case Studies
Sexual abuse and mandatory reporting
You are an occupational therapist and psychotherapist with your own private practice. You have been treating a university student named Amanda, who has not been coping well for…
Q&As
Accountability Online and in the Media
Q: Can I be held accountable for posting or voicing controversial personal opinions in the media or online? A: Yes. As noted in the media of recent, two…
Q&As
Verbal Consent For Email
Q: Can I accept verbal consent from a client for email communication? A: Yes. There are multiple considerations when considering email communications with clients. The first is ensuring…
Q&As
Self-Reporting
Q: These past few months have been tough. I’ve decided to take a short leave of absence from work because of fatigue and anxiety. Do I have to…
Q&As
Virtual Supervision of a Provisional OT
Q: With OTs graduating right now, I have been asked to supervise someone who will have a provisional license. Can I do this supervision virtually? A: Yes. All…
Q&As
Emailing Client Information
Q: I am working from home, what are the expectations for emailing information that contains client information? A: This is a very important question. Occupational therapists must take…
Q&As
Occupational Therapists and Coaching
Q: Can I be an occupational therapist and a life coach? A: Yes, as an occupational therapist, you can be both. Occupational therapists (OTs) can use various modalities…
Q&As
Type of Practice – Clinical or Non-Clinical
Q: I work in a management role at my organization. Most of my work is administrative but on occasion, I am called in to see a client or…
Q&As
Professional Liability Insurance for Retiring OTs
Question: As I am planning to retire from the profession of Occupational Therapy, do I need to keep my professional liability insurance? Answer: For public protection, insurance policies…
Q&As
OTs Completing and Signing Treatment Plans for the Medical Use of Cannabis
In July 2019, the College published a Q & A article about occupational therapists completing and signing treatment plans for the medical use of cannabis. We received many…
Case Studies
Succession planning for client records
Marina is an occupational therapist with a private practice providing psychotherapy treatment to her clients. She works out of her home office and is the health information custodian…
Q&As
Referral to get Assessed or Treated by an OT
Q: Do occupational therapists need a referral to assess or treat clients?A: Where an OT works will determine if a referral to assess or treat a client is…
Q&As
Providing Documentation for Service Animals
Q: As an OT, can I provide documentation to confirm that a person requires a service animal for reasons relating to their disability? A: Yes, OTs are one…
Case Studies
Working within managed resources
Nia is an occupational therapist working on a subacute general medicine floor. On the subacute unit, OT referrals are automatically generated on admission. There are 2 full-time OTs…
Q&As
Obtaining Consent from Divorced or Separated Parents
Q: When an OT is obtaining informed consent for occupational therapy services provided to a child, are both parents required to give consent or is it sufficient for…
Q&As
Client Under the Influence of Cannabis
Q: What should I do if a client shows up for an occupational therapy appointment and they are under the influence of cannabis? A: If a client is…
Q&As
Standard Fees for Occupational Therapists
Q: Can the College tell me what standard fees occupational therapists in Ontario are charging per hour?A: The College is not involved in the setting of fees for…
Case Studies
Obtaining consent from a minor
Lowan, an occupational therapist (OT) working in a publicly funded youth mental health program, is contacted by 14-year-old Xander, who requests counselling services due to recent bullying he…
Q&As
Using Modalities in Occupational Therapy Practice
Q: Can I use various modalities, such as using a TENS machine, aromatherapy, taping, or yoga, in my occupational therapy practice?A: OTs can determine which modalities to use…
Case Studies
Discontinuing occupational therapy services
Kendra, an occupational therapist (OT), receives a referral from an employer to assess Rafael’s ability to return to work. While at work, Rafael suffered a slip and fall…
Q&As
Treating a Friend’s Child
Question: I have practiced as an occupational therapist in paediatrics for about 10 years. My friend has asked me to assess and treat her child who was recently…
Q&As
Canada Revenue Agency Audits
Q: I am being audited by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). I have been asked by CRA to provide supporting documentation that includes personal information for my clients pertaining…
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