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Discover a wealth of resources covering a range of topics along your occupational therapy path.

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Notice

As of June 1, 2023, the updated Standards of Practice will apply to all occupational therapists. The College’s practice guidance documents, case studies, Q&As, and other materials are currently being updated to reflect these changes.

In case of discrepancies, please refer to the Standards of Practice, 2023 for the most current information. If you have any questions, please contact the College’s Practice Resource Service practice@coto.org.

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Managing a Privacy Breach

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Working with OTAs in a Private Community-Based Practice

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Should OTs transport clients in personal vehicles?

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Documenting Group Interventions

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Can Two Occupational Therapists Provide Treatment to One Client at the Same Time?

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Advertising in Occupational Therapy Practice

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Occupational Therapists Providing Education or Training of Recommendations to Others

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Recording Occupational Therapy Sessions

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Requests from Clients to Sign Forms and Documents

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Managing Team Disagreements

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Lessons from an In-Home Assessment Complaint

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Assessing risks with a power recliner lift chair

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Considerations when recommending a power recliner lift chair 

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Checklist for starting a private practice

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What should I do when a client discloses domestic abuse?

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Requests for private practice follow up with clients

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Professional boundaries and social media

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Changing jobs and responsibly transferring clients

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Obtaining consent and substitute decision-makers

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Sexual abuse and mandatory reporting

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Electronically Scanning Client Information

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Succession planning for client records

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Working within managed resources

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Obtaining consent from a minor

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Discontinuing occupational therapy services

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Client suicidal ideation and privacy

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Obtaining informed consent for an incapable client when an SDM is not available