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Nov 24

COVID-19 Update: New Lockdowns in Toronto and Peel

On November 20, 2020, the Ontario Government announced that Toronto and Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon) would move into the grey zone (lockdown) of the province's COVID-19 response framework.

Nov 16

Ontario's Revised COVID-19 Response Framework

On November 13, 2020, the Ontario Government released a revised COVID-19 response framework. This framework puts each public health unit in the province into one of five levels, depending on certain indicators. This framework aims to maintain health care and public health system capacity as one of Ontario’s priorities.

Nov 12

Consultation: Proposed Bylaw Amendments

At its January 2020 Council meeting, Council voiced support for the plan to implement the College governance review project. As part of an overall governance restructuring, the College is looking to revise its bylaws to ensure they are in line with governance best practices...

Nov 5

October 29, 2020 Council Highlights

Recognizing the ongoing need for physical distancing during the pandemic, the Council meeting was held virtually. Learn how the College Council works to protect the public.

Nov 4

2020 Annual Report Now Available

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario has released its 2020 Annual Report.

Nov 3

Revised Standards for Acupuncture Now Available

The Standards for Acupuncture have been updated and will be in effect as of November 3, 2020.

Oct 30

Reminder: Deadline to Complete Self-Assessment and PREP Extended to December 31, 2020

This notice is a reminder that the College has extended the due date for both the 2020 Prescribed Regulatory Education Program (PREP): Managing Risks in Occupational Therapy Practice and the 2020 Self-Assessment (SA) to December 31, 2020.

Oct 28

Reminder: Health Care Providers, Please Take COVID-19 Precautions in All Areas of Practice

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Ontario Ministry of Health has asked regulators to remind health care providers to be especially diligent with COVID-19 precautions in all areas of their practice.

Oct 22

COVID-19: New Long-Term Care Resources and Guidance Documents

New and updated guidance documents from the Ministry relating to long-term care homes have recently been added to our COVID-19 information page...

Oct 21

October Council Meeting

Our next College Council meeting will be held online on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Oct 13

Opportunity – Now Seeking Peer Assessors

With the ongoing redesign of the Quality Assurance Program, the College is currently seeking to expand its roster of Peer Assessors.

Oct 9

Important Notice from the College

The College has been made aware that other professionals are receiving phishing emails that appear to come from their regulator.

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