Welcome to ACOT’s New Councillors! The College is pleased to announce that the two nominees, Arwen Caines and Heidi Knupp have been appointed as your new representatives on Council. Their terms of...(Read Article)
Director Policy and Practice
The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists is pleased to announce Angela Sekulic will be joining us as our new Director Policy and Practice, starting part time May 13, 2019, moving to full time...(Read Article)
Continuing Competence Program Survey
ACOT wants to hear your thoughts about its Continuing Competence Program! Your participation in this survey will help inform updates to our Continuing Competence Program for the next registration...(Read Article)
The Search for a Director, Policy and Practice is Underway!
Are you passionate about supporting your profession to provide competent services to the public? Do you have expertise in interpretation of legislation, regulations, standards of practice and codes...(Read Article)
New Standards of Practice and Council Nominations
New Standards of Practice During the Fall session of the Legislature, the Government passed Bill 21, An Act to Protect Patients. While some of the amendments to the Health Professions Act, enacted by...(Read Article)
Call for Nominations 2019
The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists is seeking 1 occupational therapist to join the 8-member Council (6 elected occupational therapists and 2 public members). Interested members are...(Read Article)
Announcement: New Registrar
The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists is pleased to announce the appointment of Marianne Baird as Registrar and Complaints Director of the College effective January 21, 2019....(Read Article)
Bill 21 — An Act to Protect Alberta Patients
**NOTE: THIS NEWS ITEM REQUIRES YOUR ACTION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY TO THE END OF THIS EMAIL! General Information As Regulated Members may be aware, the Alberta government has introduced...(Read Article)
The Competence Committee Needs You!
The Council of the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists has struck the ad hoc Competence Committee to revamp the continuing competence program for the 2020-2021 registration year, and we are...(Read Article)
Advisory Statement: The Occupational Therapist’s Role in Naloxone Administration
Sept 2018 Naloxone is a medication that is used to treat overdoses from opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, and morphine. Given the current public health emergency and Naloxone’s life-saving...(Read Article)