Acting Against Racism and Intolerance The events of the past week in the United States are a reminder of how racism and intolerance seriously and destructively effect individuals and society....(Read Article)
Council Election, Auditing Survey, New Website, CORECOM Update, PPE Changes – May 26, 2020
Council Election For those that have not already voted for ACOT’s newest Council members, it’s not too late! Use your unique link that was sent to you along with voting instructions and...(Read Article)
Expanded COVID-19 Guidance for Private Practice OTs – May 15, 2020
This biweekly update includes the formalized practice guidelines relating to the resumption of non-urgent, non-essential health services. The Practice Guideline - Safe Delivery of Occupational...(Read Article)
COVID-19 Update: Lifting of Restrictions for Non-urgent Non-essential Health Services – May 1, 2020
Lifting of Restrictions for Non-urgent Non-essential Health Services On April 30, 2020 the Premier introduced the Government of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy. As part of the strategy, regulated...(Read Article)
New Website; Additional COVID-19 Guidance Private Practice OTs; Open Forum Summary – April 28, 2020
New Website The ACOT website is nearing the end of its lifespan and we are preparing to launch a refreshed site soon. During the switch from our old to our new website, we are replacing our...(Read Article)
NEW COVID-19 Guidance: Non-essential Services Defined; Q&As re: deployment, cross-jurisdictional practice; Thanks from ACOT
Non-essential Services Defined The Government of Alberta has updated and clarified the recommendations for regulated health professionals who are providing close contact health services. The...(Read Article)
Council Election, ACOT Staff Changes, COVID-19 Updates, Pro-Bono Psychology Services, Medical Device Standards
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
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)