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Now Available: 2023 College Performance Measurement Framework Report
COTO’s 2023 College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) report is now available on our website. Ontario’s Ministry of Health requires all health regulatory Colleges to report on how well colleges are doing their…
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Board Meeting: April 4, 2024
Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. To reserve a spot,…
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Now Open: Annual Renewal 2024
Annual renewal is now open. Occupational therapists can now renew their registration for the 2024-2025 year. All occupational therapists are required to renew or resign online on or before May…
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2024 College Board of Directors District 3 Election Results
College Board elections for District 3 Central East have now concluded. Thank you to everyone who participated! Congratulations to Tina Siemens who has been elected with 36.82% of the vote.…
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ACOTRO Opportunity: Competency Assessor
We are sharing an opportunity with you on behalf of the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO). ACOTRO is the national organization of occupational therapy regulators in Canada. They…
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Resource: E-Forum Series – Discrimination in Healthcare
Apology and Correction The College would like to apologize for a previous email where we shared incorrect information that has caused confusion and harm. We shared a list of webinars…
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Tax receipts now available in the COTO Portal
Tax receipts are now available in the COTO Portal. Log in to the COTO Portal. Select “Print Receipt” to access your receipts. If you have not created your COTO Portal…
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Survey: Culture, Equity, and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice
We are inviting all occupational therapists to give us their feedback on our Culture, Equity, and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice resource. Your insights will help us to improve this…
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Insights from Investigations: Data from June–December 2023
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: Regardless of where the…
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Registrant Feedback on Competency Assessment
Have you been curious about the competency assessment? The competency assessment is an opportunity to reflect on your practice and demonstrate how you incorporate the Competencies for Occupational Therapists in…
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Board Elections Update – District 3 Voting Now Open
The Board of Directors sets the strategy for the College and makes decisions to ensure the public receives ethical, competent care from Ontario’s occupational therapists. Involvement on the Board provides…
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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Intercollege Collaborative FAQ
In preparation for the regulation of applied behaviour analysis (ABA), the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) worked collaboratively with the: College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO), College of…
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The COTO Portal is Now Available
The College’s new COTO Portal is now available. The COTO Portal is the new location for: Registrants, check your inbox for email instructions on how to set up your account.…
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January 25, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The Board participated in an education session on Unconscious Bias, facilitated by Mona Ghiami. Sessions were also previously attended by staff and Committee members as part…
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Board Elections Update – District 2 Acclamation of Julie Reinhart
The Board of Directors sets the strategy for the College and makes decisions to ensure the public receives ethical, competent care from Ontario’s occupational therapists. Involvement on the Board provides…
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Open Call for Committee Applicants
As part of governance modernization, by April 1, 2024, COTO will reduce the overlap in membership between the Board and all our statutory committees. This change creates a great opportunity…
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Board Meeting: January 25, 2024
Our next College Board meeting will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. To reserve a spot,…
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Capacity Assessor Training Opportunity 2024
The Capacity Assessment Office will be offering training in the fall of 2024. A “capacity assessor” is a fee-for-service health practitioner who is designated to determine whether an individual is…
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October 26, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights
Strategic Planning On October 25, the Board participated in a strategic planning session. Discussions will inform the development of the College’s 2024-2027 strategic priorities. Survey feedback from registrants and members…
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June 22, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights
Board Orientation Legal counsel facilitated a discussion with the Board regarding its role and responsibilities, the role of the regulator, and the public interest mandate of the College. Year in Review…
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June 22, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights
Board Orientation Legal counsel facilitated a discussion with the Board regarding its role and responsibilities, the role of the regulator, and the public interest mandate of the College. Year in…
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April 21, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights
Committee Chairs and Committee Composition The Board reviewed and approved the selection of Committee Chairs and the Committee composition for 2023-2024. Competency based committee appointments ensure the College can operate…
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March 30, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights
Substantial Equivalency Assessment System (SEAS) Presentation An overview of the process for the assessment of educational qualifications and competencies of internationally educated occupational therapists (OTs) was delivered to the Board. …
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January 26, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights
Registration Fees The Board approved the plan for increasing registration fees by up to 2% annually for a maximum of 5 years, commencing next year, for the 2024/2025 registration year.…