COTO continues to monitor the current service disruption by Canada Post. During the postal strike, if you need to contact the College about urgent matters, such as a concern or…
The Ontario government is increasing the financial assistance available to veterans and their families through the Soldiers’ Aid Commission. The government is also making new regulatory amendments, which will allow…
Ontario’s Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is offering a funding opportunity to build workforce capacity in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). The fourth round of funding through the
The College’s Practice team has developed a new resource on artificial intelligence: What Should Occupational Therapists Consider if Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Practice? The resource explores essential considerations for integrating…
Board Education On October 23, the Board attended an education day. The day included an orientation on regulatory governance, and presentations regarding the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in Occupational…
The Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario requested the College educate occupational therapists about the dangers of transfer poles. The Geriatric and Long-Term Care Death Review Committee (GLTCRC) released…
Reminder: Occupational therapists, your Quality Assurance requirements are due October 31st. Your annual requirements include: Do I have to complete the Annual Requirements? General registration Yes—Complete the annual requirements (if you…
Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. To reserve a spot,…
Public Health Ontario is hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 11am-12pm and will be providing an “Overview of Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunization for the 2024-25 Respiratory…
The College has updated the following practice guidance documents to ensure that they align with the new Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada, the updated Standards of Practice, and reflect…
Ontario Health has updated two quality standards: Dementia: Care for People Living in the Community (originally published in 2018) and Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia: Care for People in Hospitals and Long-Term Care…
Current Situation Guidance for Occupational Therapists If an occupational therapist or their client have any symptoms of illness, they can complete the Ministry of Health’s online Self-Assessment Tool to determine the necessary…
The Ministry of Health has redesigned the Ontario Disability Support Program virtual guide for health care professionals to better support clinicians in completing the application on behalf of their patients. The Ontario Disability…
Understanding the types of concerns the College receives and investigates is of interest to both registrants and the public. There are two main types of investigations: Investigations Data Overview: December…
Keeping accurate and timely records is an essential step in ensuring safe and effective patient care. Records serve as the connecting thread between health care providers, clients, and family members.…
The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is inviting submissions to complete a redesign of our website, currently found here: www.coto.org The RFP includes a background about the College, scope…
The Ontario government is amalgamating the 14 Home and Community Care Support Services organizations to form a single new service. Under the Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023, the 14 Home…
The Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO) has released its 2023 Annual Report. The Association continues its work with Canadian occupational therapy regulators to promote consistency and excellence…
Board Orientation The Board was given a detailed orientation to the role of the College, the fiduciary duties of Board Directors, and its regulatory programs. Board Directors learned about the…
Quality Assurance The 2024 Annual eLearning Module: Record Keeping: more than just a note is now available. Accessing the Annual eLearning Module Reminder It is time to start your Annual Learning…
Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. To reserve a spot,…
Quality Assurance The College is excited to announce that the 2024 Annual Learning Plan is now available. Occupational therapists, set your goals and come back to describe their impact by…
College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) The Board approved the completed College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) for submission to the Ministry of Health. Health regulatory colleges exist to protect the public…
The College’s Board of Directors elected a new Executive at our April 4th, 2023 Board meeting. Congratulations to the new Board Executive: Neelam Bal (Chair)Stacey Anderson (Vice-Chair)Allan Freedman (Officer)Lucia Kloosterhuis…