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Surveillance and Occupational Therapy Practice

Increasingly, third parties are asking occupational therapists to review surveillance material and render a professional opinion as part of their assessment, independent medical examination or paper review. Surveillance…

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Discretionary Reporting

Question: In some settings, an organization may decide who should report a client to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). If the organization decides that a physician…

Insights from Investigations

Data from December 2023-May 2024

Understanding the types of concerns the College receives and investigates is of interest to both registrants and the public.There are two main types of investigations: complaints from members…

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Insights from Investigations: Data from December 2023-May 2024

Understanding the types of concerns the College receives and investigates is of interest to both registrants and the public. There are two main types of investigations: complaints from…

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Managing a Privacy Breach

Manuel, an occupational therapist in an outpatient clinic, has been working with a client named Daisy. As a part of his role, Manuel recommended some adaptive equipment and…

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Use of Externs in Occupational Therapy

Question: Who are clinical externs? Answer: As described in the Ministry of Health’s document Enhanced Extern Program Guide 4.0 October 2021 (oha.com), “externs are clinical learners who are…

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Working with OTAs in a Private Community-Based Practice

Quinn is an occupational therapist and owner of a private practice. She receives referrals mainly from insurers and lawyers for clients after motor vehicle accident or personal injury….

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Registrant Feedback on Competency Assessment

Have you been curious about the competency assessment? The competency assessment is an opportunity to reflect on your practice and demonstrate how you incorporate the Competencies for Occupational…

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Communication is Key

Occupational therapists often ask how they can avoid complaints from clients. While there is no specific formula to 100% protect yourself from a complaint, the good news is…

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Can Two Occupational Therapists Provide Treatment to One Client at the Same Time?

Jasmin is an occupational therapist (OT) who works in an outpatient neurorehabilitation program. She has been working with Mr. Brodie, a client who is recovering from brain aneurysm…

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Standards of Practice Webinar Q&A

On May 2, 2023, the College presented a webinar on the updated Standards of Practice. The following questions from the webinar were received, and general responses are provided…

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Occupational therapy billing practices

Occupational therapists are expected to: Engage in fair, equitable and transparent billing practices. Communicate any fees and related information upfront to the client. Follow the requirements set out…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Client suicidal ideation and privacy

Trixie, an occupational therapist (OT), received a referral for a home safety assessment for an 85-year-old client, Mr. Porter. The referral came through the rehabilitation company she works…

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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…