Case Study

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 OTs in their practice and help OTs deliver safe, effective and ethical care.

Featured Case of the Month

Considerations for Virtual Care

Emily is practising in the community and has received a referral for falls prevention with an older adult. She learns the client, Hilda, has recently been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis, and lives alone in an apartment.

Due to concerns about COVID-19, Emily is considering her options about the best way to deliver her services to Hilda. What should she do?...CONTINUE READING

Case Archive

August 2020 (English | French)
Considerations for Virtual Care

February 2019 (English | French)
Working Within Managed Resources 

May 2019 (English | French)
Succession Planning for Client Records 

October 2019 (English | French)
Electronically Scanning Client Information 

January 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining Informed Consent for an Incapable Client When an SDM is not Available 

February 2018 (English | French)
Client Suicidal Ideation and Privacy

March 2018 (English | French)
Forms, Record Keeping and Accountability

April 2018 (English | French)
Discontinuing Occupational Therapy Services

May 2018 (English | French)
Obtaining Consent from a Minor 

July 2018 (English | French)
Conflicting Opinions – Professional Obligations for OT Reports

September 2018 (English | French)
How to Apply the Conscious Decision-Making Framework

November 2018 (English | French)
Crossing the Line? Managing Personal and Professional Interests

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