September 30, 2023, is Canada’s 3rd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. As public...(Read Article)
Council Open Forum
You’re invited to participate in ACOT Council’s open forum on Saturday September 30, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. online at click here on September 30 to join the meeting. This is your...(Read Article)
Updates to ACOT’s Continuing Competence Program (CCP)
When it comes time to renew your practice permit by the end of February 2024, you’ll notice two versions of our CCP. In Step 2 of Renewal, you will wrap up your 2023-2024 CCP using the same...(Read Article)
Mandatory Training, Council Open Forum
Over the past few years, ACOT has introduced mandatory training on topics such as the 2021 Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada. This helps ensure all registered occupational...(Read Article)
Canada Revenue Agency Notice
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has notified ACOT that the names of some registered occupational therapists are being used together with false employer and contact information to verify a person’s...(Read Article)
Farewells and More Welcomes
Recently two of ACOT’s staff, Mallory Foreman and Ambere Porter, moved on to outside organizations for career advancement opportunities. We are grateful for Mallory and Ambere’s time with ACOT...(Read Article)
Presentations on our Progress – Acting Against Racism and Intolerance (AARI)
ACOT released its AARI Final Report in September 2021, presenting recommendations for improving accountability, policies & practices, learning & development, and sector leadership. Since...(Read Article)
COVID Guideline Replaced, Progress Update on New Standards
New Infection Prevention and Control Guideline Available As mentioned in the June 19, 2023 eNews, the COVID-19 Guideline has been retired. A new Infection and Prevention Control practice guideline...(Read Article)
Team Changes at ACOT & Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
A Farewell and Some Welcomes After 8 years of dedicated service, Mallory Foreman has left ACOT for a career advancement opportunity. We are grateful for Mallory’s friendly approach that she...(Read Article)