Review and Evaluation ACOT’s governing legislation requires us to select a sample of OTs’ Continuing Competence Program (CCP) submissions periodically for review and evaluation. We are...(Read Article)
Brand New DRAFT Standard of Practice Ready for Registrant Review
Although the drafts of the eleven remaining Standards of Practice (SoP) and Code of Ethics (CoE) are still with government, a new Acting to Address Indigenous-specific Racism SoP has been drafted...(Read Article)
Reflections After Our Most Successful Registration Renewal
By February 29, 2024, over 98% of our over 2500 OTs renewed their registration on ACOT’s General or Provisional Registers. Thank you to all those who completed this on time, and a special thank...(Read Article)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! COMPLAINT REVIEW COMMITTEE & HEARING TRIBUNAL MEMBERSHIP LIST
Do you have an interest in professional conduct issues? Have you been wondering how you can use your skills to serve the public in a different way? Are you looking for ways to continue to learn and...(Read Article)
Communication Tips from ACOT’s Complaints Director
Occupational therapists often ask how they can avoid complaints from clients. While there is no specific formula to 100% protect yourself from a complaint, the good news is that there are things you...(Read Article)
SUPERVISION GUIDELINES FOR PROVISIONAL OTs
We've had a higher number of calls since the start of January from new OT graduates (currently Provisional OTs) and their supervisors asking for guidance on supervision and documentation co-signing...(Read Article)
RENEWAL DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AND RENEWAL & CCP SUPPORT SERIES
RENEWAL DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2024 The deadline for renewal is fast approaching on February 29, 2024. Ensuring your renewal is completed on time is crucial to maintaining your authorization to...(Read Article)
IMPORTANT REMINDER: ALLOW TIME FOR REVIEW – EARLY BIRD DEADLINE APPROACHING!
Allow Time for Review - Early Bird Deadline Approaching! (5 days Left) In our recent communication about the upcoming renewal deadlines, we inadvertently omitted a crucial piece of information,...(Read Article)
DON’T MISS THE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE! (6 DAYS LEFT), AND RENEWAL & CCP SUPPORT SERIES
Renewal Reminder: Don't Miss the Early Bird Deadline! (6 days Left) As we approach the end of renewal season, we would like to extend a friendly reminder about the upcoming deadlines and the...(Read Article)
RENEWAL REMINDERS, PROFILE UPDATES, RENEWAL & CCP SUPPORT SERIES
Renewal Reminders We are pleased to report that we once again have a record number of registrants with renewed permits so far compared to this point in past years!! ACOT Staff take pride in...(Read Article)