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Case Studies

Advertising in Occupational Therapy Practice

Background 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…
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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…
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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

Background 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…
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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…
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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
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October 20, 2022 Board Meeting Package
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…
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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…
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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

Background 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…
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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

Background 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…
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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

Background 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…
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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
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March 24, 2022 Board Officer Election Minutes
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March 24, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
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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

Background 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…
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Case Studies

Considerations when recommending a power recliner lift chair 

Background 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….
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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…
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January 27, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

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