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Apr 24

April 21, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights

Learn about the decisions made at the April 21, 2023 College Board of Directors meeting. See the highlights for details.

Apr 21

2023 QA Program Survey Results

A survey about the QA Program was shared in the College’s February 2023 newsletter for input about the Quality Assurance (QA) Program.

Registrants were asked questions about guiding principles, risk in practice, benefits of assessment, and impact on practice.

Jul 23

Reminder: 2020 QA Requirements Available in MyQA

Reminder to occupational therapists: the 2020 Quality Assurance (QA) requirements are available in MyQA...

Apr 17

Special Meeting of the Board: April 12, 2023

A Special meeting of the Board will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Board meetings are open to the public.

Apr 4

March 30, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights

Learn about the decisions made at the March 30, 2023 College Board of Directors meeting. The election of Board officers was conducted following the meeting. See the highlights for details.

Mar 31

Now Open: Annual Renewal 2023

Annual renewal is now open. Occupational therapists can now renew their registration for the 2023-2024 year.

All occupational therapists are required to renew or resign online on or before May 31, 2023. To renew your registration, log in to the registrant login.

Mar 21

Now Available: Preview the updated Standards of Practice (In effect June 1, 2023)

On June 1st, 2023, the revised Standards of Practice will come into effect for occupational therapists in Ontario.

You can get ready and preview the updated Standards, now available on our website in English and French.

Mar 3

District 4 (Ottawa, Kingston and Area) Board Election Results

Elections in District 4 (Ottawa, Kingston, and surrounding areas) have now concluded. Congratulations to Christine Funk who has been elected to the Board and will begin her three-year term later this month.

Feb 14

Consultation on Proposed Emergency Class of Registration

On April 14, 2022, the Ontario Government passed the Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022 that amended the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA), by adding the emergency classes of registration.

The amendment requires all health regulatory Colleges to establish an Emergency Class of Registration by August 31, 2023.

Feb 10

Board Elections Update - District 2 and 4

The College is pleased to announce the acclamation of Stacey Anderson to the College Board of Directors - District 2. Stacey will assume her position at the meeting to elect the Executive of the Board, following the March 30, 2023 Board meeting.

Voting in the District 4 elections begins February 15, 2023.

Feb 10

New Standards of Practice Receive Board Approval

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is pleased to announce the new Standards of Practice were approved by the Board of Directors at the January 26, 2023 meeting.

The new Standards will come into effect on June 1, 2023.

Feb 10

January 26, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights

Learn about the decisions made at the January 26, 2023 College Board of Directors meeting.