National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2024, is Canada’s 4th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. As public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process, ACOT will be closed on Monday September 30th. ACOT staff will be reflecting on readings and participating in activities designed to bring greater awareness of the truth about Canada’s history and the need for reconciliation. There are many examples of related resources and activities publicly available, such as these (list from 2021, list from 2022, and list from 2023, list from 2024). We encourage all occupational therapists to do their own research and participate in Truth and Reconciliation activities of their choosing.
(CCP) Fall Meet Ups
Once again, ACOT is pleased to offer registrants the option to have some guidance and support in completing their Continuing Competence Program. We’re offering online CCP Meet Ups starting October 1st. Here is the schedule and planned topics including sessions where we will discuss Frequently Asked Questions and have ample time for yours. Regardless of the topic, questions are always welcome!
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – Updating your personal information
Friday, October 11, 2024 – Completing your CCP
Friday, October 18, 2024 – Open Question & Answer Session
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – Updating your personal information
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – Completing your CCP
Friday, November 8, 2024 – Open Question & Answer Session
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – Updating your personal information
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – Completing your CCP
Friday, November 29, 2024 – Open Question & Answer Session
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Updating your personal information
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – Completing your CCP
Friday, December 17, 2024 – Open Question & Answer Session
All sessions run from 12 to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. All links will be available HERE.
Meeting ID: 963 9438 6939
Passcode: 401592
Every 3rd session is a question/answer session so bring any questions you may have about CCP or other practice queries.
If you have questions about your CCP but cannot make it to any of the sessions, please don’t hesitate to email or phone. We are always happy to help!
Council Open Forum Reminder
You’re invited to participate in ACOT Council’s open forum on Saturday September 28, 2024 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. online at click here to join the open forum on Sept 28th. Our meeting outline:
- Introductions
- Exploration of Diagnosis and OTs survey results
- Provide information on anticipated questions
- Environmental scan results
- Canadian university OT programs and diagnosis
- The terms working diagnosis, preliminary diagnosis and diagnosis
- Next steps for Council
- Question & Answer time
We value your input, knowledge, and experiences and hope that you will join us at this open forum!
If you have any questions about the open forum, or require more information, please contact Marianne Baird, CEO and Registrar at Marianne.Baird@acot.ca or 780.436.8381 ext. 105.