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Jan 4

Capacity Assessor Training Opportunity 2024

The Capacity Assessment Office will be offering training in the fall of 2024. Capacity assessors are health professionals who formally assess a person’s mental capacity to determine whether they are capable of making decisions about their property or personal care.

Dec 22

Updated: Changes to Interprovincial Virtual Services Effective December 1, 2023

Effective December 1, 2023, changes are in effect for occupational therapists providing interprovincial virtual services. Read the details.

Dec 18

Top 3 Social Media Tips from the College

Social media is a part of our everyday lives, and some occupational therapists—like many people—have a social media presence.

As regulated health professionals, occupational therapists hold a position of trust and respect in society. Your personal online presence should also foster trust and mutual respect while maintaining the necessary professionalism.

Dec 15

Building COTO's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan: Key Themes from Our Registrant and Public Surveys

Surveying registrants, staff, and members of the public is a key part of developing our 2024-2027 strategic plan.

We are pleased to summarize some of the key themes that emerged from the surveys we conducted in September.

Dec 14

Reminder: Update Your Information

Reminder: In the event of a change, registrants have a responsibility to update the College within 30 days of that change.

Keeping your information up to date is an important part of maintaining public confidence in occupational therapists.

Dec 13

COTO Board Elections: Nominations are now open

The upcoming 2024 Board of Directors elections will take place in Districts 2 (Central West) and 3 (Central East). There is one position available in each district.

Nov 30

Upcoming 2024 Board Elections and Webinar (December 12, 2023)

The upcoming 2024 Board of Directors elections will take place in Districts 2 (Central West) and 3 (Central East). There is one position available in each district.

College Registrar and CEO Elinor Larney will be hosting a webinar about the upcoming elections on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 12:15pm to 1:00pm.

Nov 27

Insights from Investigations: Snapshot of Complaints in 2022-2023

Behind the scenes, we’ve been collecting and analyzing complaints data to share learning with registrants and help improve patient experience.

This snapshot of complaints is based on complaints by clients, caregivers, or family members in the previous fiscal year.

Nov 22

Keeping You Informed About Your Practice: Introducing New Guidance on Privacy Legislation

The College is pleased to publish a new Privacy Legislation and Occupational Therapy Practice guidance resource.

This resource provides additional information about privacy legislation and how it may apply to your practice.

Nov 15

Now Available: 2023 Annual Report

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario has released its 2023 Annual Report.

The report details our accomplishments in the third year of our 2020 - 2024 Strategic Plan. Highlights include governance modernization, integrating the new national competencies and the release of our updated Standards of Practice.

Our 2023 Annual Report is available online in English and French.

Nov 7

October 26, 2023 Board Meeting Highlights

Learn about the decisions made at the October 26, 2023 College Board of Directors meeting. See the highlights for details.

Nov 1

Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Bylaws - Part 18: Fees

A registration renewal fee increase of 2% is being proposed for the upcoming annual renewal period of 2024/2025, which amounts to $15. Review the proposed bylaw amendments and provide your comments by December 31, 2023.

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