Board Education On October 29, the Board attended an education day. The day included presentations regarding cultural competence, bias and intersectionality; the evolving role of the regulator; and, the evolution of the strategic plan. Learn about the COTO Board…
Due to a global Microsoft outage on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, occupational therapists were not able to log in to the COTO Portal to complete their annual Quality Assurance (QA)…
We are aware that some users may be experiencing issues logging in to the COTO Portal due to a possible Microsoft outage. Our team is actively monitoring the situation and…
Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. To reserve a spot,…
Our office will be closed for Thanksgiving on Monday October 13, 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday October 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. If you need to find up-to-date information…
Happy Occupational Therapy Month! With a growing profession of over 7,000 registered health professionals, occupational therapists play a vital role in the health and well-being of patients, clients, and communities…
As of September 25, 2025, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced a national strike impacting mail and parcel delivery. During the labour disruption, you may experience delays in…
The technical issue preventing registrants from updating their public register profile’s employer information has now been resolved. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we worked to fix this problem.…
Current Situation Guidance for Occupational Therapists If an occupational therapist or their clients want to learn more, please see the Ministry of Health information about protection from respiratory illnesses. When…
Updated: July 30, 2025 Thank you for your patience. We have resolved the technical issue and are able to process online payments again on the COTO Portal. We’re currently experiencing…
The Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO) is the national organization of occupational therapy regulators in Canada. ACOTRO’s goal is to promote consistency and excellence in regulating occupational…
The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Slaughter as the new Registrar & CEO, effective September 8, 2025. Following an extensive…
We’re sharing an important update about leadership at the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). As previously announced, Registrar & CEO Elinor Larney will be retiring after many years…
Our office will be closed for Canada Day on Tuesday July 1, 2025. We will reopen on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. If you need to find up-to-date…
The 2025 National eLearning Module on Advancing Culture, Equity, and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice is now available. The module was developed by occupational therapists…for occupational therapists. Occupational therapists from…
Public Health Ontario has shared an important update to the Routine Practices and Additional Precautions in All Health Care Settings, 3rd Edition resource. The update is limited to Appendix N: Clinical Syndromes/Conditions with…
Board Orientation The Board participated in a detailed orientation covering the College’s mandate, the responsibilities of Board Directors, and an overview of statutory programs. Board Directors learned about work being done…
Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. To reserve a spot,…
Ongoing measles transmission in Ontario is impacting multiple public health units. Information about Measles Measles is a serious respiratory infection that is highly contagious. Individuals with measles spread the virus…
Effective May 22, 2025, Ontario occupational therapists no longer need to be registered in British Columbia (BC) to provide remote (virtual) services to British Columbia residents. In addition, occupational therapists…
Our office will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 19, 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. If you need to find up-to-date…
There may be a labour disruption at Canada Post in the coming weeks. In the event of a postal service disruption, you may experience delays in mail delivery. In case…
Reminder: 2025 Quality Assurance learning plans are now available in the COTO Portal. Setting meaningful goals in your learning plan can help you grow as an occupational therapist and improve client…
Our office will be closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21, 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 8:30…