Notice: As of June 1, 2023, the updated Standards of Practice will apply to all occupational therapists. The College's practice guidance documents, case studies, Q&As, and other materials are currently being updated to reflect these changes.
In case of discrepancies, please refer to the Standards of Practice, 2023 for the most current information.
If you have any questions, please contact the College's Practice Resource Service [email protected].
The College promotes continued competency and education among occupational therapists by offering resources to support every day practice. See our featured case studies and scenarios with real examples to guide occupational therapists in their practice and help occupational therapists deliver safe, effective and ethical care.
Questions? Suggestions? Contact the Practice Resource Service.
Featured Case of the Month
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. Quinn has several occupational therapists working for her as contractors, but as the demand for services grow, she is considering hiring an occupational therapy assistant (OTA).
Quinn is not as familiar with the use of OTAs in the private sector where the work is community-based, so she reviewed the Standard for the Supervision of Students and Occupational Therapy Assistants, 2023 (coto.org) and followed up with a call to the Practice Resource service to discuss the following questions.
Case Archive
2024
April 2024 (English)
Working with OTAs in a Private Community-Based Practice
March 2024 (English)
Should OTs transport clients in personal vehicles?
2023
November 2023 (English | French)
Documenting Group Interventions
September 2023 (English | French)
Can Two Occupational Therapists Provide Treatment to One Client at the Same Time?
January 2023 (English | French)
Advertising in Occupational Therapy Practice
2022
November 2022 (English | French)
Occupational Therapists Providing Education or Training of Recommendations to Others
October 2022 (English | French)
Recording Occupational Therapy Sessions
June 2022 (English | French)
Requests from Clients to Sign Forms and Documents
May 2022 (English | French)
Managing Team Disagreements
April 2022 (English | French)
Lessons from an In-Home Assessment Complaint
March 2022 (English | French)
Providing virtual service involving other jurisdictions
February 2022
Assessing risks with a power recliner lift chair (English | French)
Considerations when recommending a power recliner lift chair (English | French)
2021
October 2021 (English | French)
Checklist for starting a private practice
September 2021 (English | French)
What should I do when a client discloses domestic abuse?
July 2021 (English | French)
Am I practising occupational therapy?
June 2021 (English | French)
Requests for private practice follow up with clients
May 2021 (English | French)
Professional boundaries and social media
March 2021 (English | French)
Changing jobs and responsibly transferring clients
February 2021 (English | French)
Obtaining consent and substitute decision-makers
January 2021 (English | French)
Sexual abuse and mandatory reporting
2019
October 2019 (English | French)
Electronically Scanning Client Information
May 2019 (English | French)
Succession planning for client records
February 2019 (English | French)
Working within managed resources
2018
May 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining consent from a minor
April 2018 (English | French)
Discontinuing occupational therapy services
March 2018 (English | French)
Forms, record keeping and accountability
February 2018 (English | French)
Client suicidal ideation and privacy
January 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining informed consent for an incapable client when an SDM is not available