At its January 26, 2017 meeting, Council approved for circulation proposed amendments to the College bylaws.
Changes include:
- Expanding information OTs are required to provide to the College to include:
- information about any mental or physical condition or disorder which might affect their ability to practise occupational therapy safely
- information about any existing charges laid against them for any offence
- Making additional information publicly available about OTs, including:
- information about existing charges for all criminal offences or other offences, such as provincial offences, if relevant to their suitability to practice
- Deleting the removal provisions relating to the following Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee decision outcomes:
- Specified Continuing Education or Remediation Programs (SCERPs)
- undertakings
- cautions-in-person
- Revising the professional liability insurance requirements
- Adjusting the College's registration year and fee structure
Have Your Say
Your input is important. Please review the complete proposed amendments and provide your comments.
Please note, a clarification document has been posted regarding proposed amendments to Part 16 – Information to be Provided by Registrants. Further information regarding Fitness to Practise is also available on the Fitness to Practise web page.
The deadline for submission of the feedback is midnight on Monday, May 22, 2017.