Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the College was held and the 2016 Annual Report received. View the
annual report online.
Strategic Planning
With consideration of extensive registrant and stakeholder input, Council held a full-day 2017-2020 strategic planning working session on October 24. Key areas of focus in the new plan will be: public engagement, ongoing transparency initiatives and the promotion of professional standards. A Council steering committee will bring forward a draft plan in early 2017 for Council approval.
Common Competency Document
Council expressed support of work towards a common competency document for use in Canada for education, regulation and entry to practice examination purposes. The document was an outcome of the September 2016 stakeholder forum, sponsored by the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations.
Guidelines and Standards
Council approved revisions and recommendations related to four practice documents:
- Guidelines for Telepractice
- Guidelines for Third Party Referrals
- Use of Title & Credentials
- Standards for Consent
Use of Title & Credentials will be further developed through a consultation process. Guidelines for Telepractice, Guidelines for Third Party Referrals and Standards for Consent will be available in early 2017. Until then, OTs should refer to existing
Standards for Practice.
Psychotherapy
A draft clarification of the controlled act of psychotherapy was approved for stakeholder consultation. The document will be circulated in late 2016 or early 2017.
Bylaw Amendments
Council agreed to circulate proposed bylaw amendments that would require the College to publish criminal charges, if relevant to suitability to practice, on the public register located at
Find an OT. The proposed bylaw amendments will be circulated for public consultation and feedback in early 2017. Learn more about
transparency at the College.