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Case Studies
Advertising in Occupational Therapy Practice
Riley is starting a private practice to provide occupational therapy services to children and families. She is planning to provide individualized services and start a group therapy program…
eLearning Modules
2023 Annual eLearning Module: Building a Sound Foundation in Occupational Therapy Practice
This eLearning module will ask you to work through the various scenarios on key topics, including: Assessment and Intervention Consent Virtual Assessment and Intervention Record Keeping Professional Boundaries…
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…
Case Studies
Recording Occupational Therapy Sessions
Please note: This content contains references to an older version of the Code of Ethics and may not reflect recent updates. As of September 21, 2026, the new…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Webinars & Podcasts
2022 College Board Elections
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BItk5WciZrE&t=1004s Recording of the December 14, 2021 webinar on the College's 2022 Board of Directors elections, hosted by College Registrar Elinor Larney. To learn more about our upcoming…
Q&As
Suspected abuse or neglect of an adult client with a developmental disability
Question: If my client is an adult with a developmental disability and I suspect abuse or neglect, where do I report my concerns?Answer: Occupational therapists can contact ReportON…
Case Studies
Checklist for starting a private practice
Devon is interested in starting a private occupational therapy practice to work with people experiencing concussion and other acquired brain injuries. Starting the business is very exciting but…
Q&As
Co-signing provisional occupational therapists’ documentation
Question: Do provisional occupational therapists need their notes co-signed?Answer: No, co-signing of documentation is not required. Although provisional occupational therapists must have a supervisor, provisional occupational therapists are…
Case Studies
What should I do when a client discloses domestic abuse?
Joleen is an occupational therapist in a professional practice leadership role for a home and community agency. Since the staff have resumed more in-person sessions, Joleen has noticed…
Q&As
Frequency of documentation in the clinical record
Question: How often should an occupational therapist be documenting in the clinical record?Answer: It depends. Using clinical judgement is important in determining the frequency of your documentation. How…
Q&As
Disclosing Personal Health Information
Question: When can personal health information be disclosed without consent? Answer: Maintaining the confidentiality of all clients’ personal health information (PHI) is extremely important. Clients have the right…
Q&As
Am I Practising?
Question: I am an occupational therapist who has moved into a new role. The job title is not occupational therapist. How do I know if I am practising…
Webinars & Podcasts
All Things Privacy with Kate Dewhirst: Info for Regulated Health Professionals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufIjBa3cedk This is a recording of the June 24, 2021 webinar with health lawyer and health privacy expert Kate Dewhirst. Kate discusses changes to the Personal Health Information…
Case Studies
Requests for private practice follow up with clients
Please note: This content contains references to an older version of the Code of Ethics and may not reflect recent updates. As of September 21, 2026, the new…
Q&As
Appointment Book for Clinical Sessions
Question: Do I have to keep the appointment book that I use to book clinical sessions? Answer: No. If the information is adequately summarized in the clinical record,…
Case Studies
Professional boundaries and social media
Blair is an occupational therapist who owns a private practice in hand therapy and has a large Instagram following. Blair uses a professional account, which is open to…
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…
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