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Council Election, ACOT Staff Changes, COVID-19 Updates, Pro-Bono Psychology Services, Medical Device Standards

April 2, 2020

Council Election ACOT has received a great response to our call for applications for its two open Council positions. In the coming weeks we will send an election package to all registrants,...(Read Article)

Updated Guidance on Identifying Urgent, Critical and Emergency OT Services

March 31, 2020

On March 27, the Government of Alberta announced measures relating to the provision of health care services during the pandemic. Albertans are prohibited from accessing non-emergency and...(Read Article)

COVID-19 Guidance – Identifying Urgent, Critical and Emergency OT Services

March 28, 2020

Since our eNews of March 27, the Government of Alberta has announced additional measures relating to the provision of health care services during the pandemic. Albertans are now prohibited from...(Read Article)

Latest COVID-19 Guidance: Q&A

March 27, 2020

Since the March 17 and March 20 eNews’ we have fielded additional inquiries regarding the provision of OT services during the COVID-19 pandemic that we feel might be helpful for all registered...(Read Article)

OT Practice and COVID-19, Telepractice/Virtual Practice, E-Signatures

March 20, 2020

OT Practice and COVID-19 Over the coming weeks you may be asked by your employer to assist with the pandemic response by performing activities you do not usually do. To help with your...(Read Article)

ACOT Operations Update, COVID-19 Emergency Roster Response

March 18, 2020

ACOT Operations Update The ACOT office will remain open with reduced in-office staffing and increased use of our remote work option. We do not anticipate any reductions in service, due to our...(Read Article)

ACOT Operations, COVID-19 Emergency Roster, Additional COVID-19 Guidance

March 17, 2020

ACOT Operations Q – Is the ACOT office still open?A - The ACOT office will remain open at this time to ensure access to the public and registrants. We are adhering to all of the recommended...(Read Article)

ACOT’s COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Planning, Update on Registration Renewal

March 11, 2020

ACOT’s COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Planning ACOT has reviewed and is prepared to follow its Infection Prevention and Control and Business Continuity policies and procedures in response to the...(Read Article)