What to Expect When You Contact ACOT About a Practice Query
Do you have a practice question that you want some input on? Are you wondering how ACOT responds to practice queries? Here is what you can expect when you contact us:
- We will ask you for the context surrounding your query to help us better understand the question.
- We will provide information on the ACOT Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, guideline documents and potential additional legislation that may apply in the circumstances you described.
- You will be prompted to consider the above factors in context of your employer (or private practice) expectations, policies and procedures, as well as your competence level related to the services being provided and the client’s consent for the services proposed.
- Ethical considerations may be looked at such as conflicts of interest.
- You will be prompted to look at additional contextual factors such as whether this is an emergency situation.
- In some circumstances ACOT may seek legal advice on issues that we need further information about to answer appropriately. In these cases, we do not supply your personal information or your client’s personal information to our legal counsel.
- Ultimately, using the above guidance you will be asked to make the judgment call on how the relevant legislation, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics and guidelines apply in your context with your specific client(s). ACOT is not able to make this decision for you, as we do not have all the contextual information that only you would possess.
- You will be encouraged to document the decision(s) you made and the reasons for the decision(s).
We look forward to responding to your practice queries!
ACOT’s Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Fall Meet Ups
When it comes time to renew your practice permit by the end of February 2025, you will be working fully in the new Refreshed CCP! ACOT understands you may have questions. So, please keep an eye out for an upcoming ENews with the schedule for the Fall CCP meet-ups. We’re planning on offering sessions once a week starting Tuesday October 1st and going until the middle of December!
Reminder – Is Your Private Practice Listed with ACOT?
Did you know that even if you see a couple of clients “on the side” that you need to include this private practice as an employer in your ACOT profile? This requirement is listed in sections 33(4)(b)(iii) and 33(4.1) of the Health Professions Act and clause 14.(1)(b) of the ACOT Bylaws. Check out section G on page 9 of the Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About: Private Practice document for instructions on how to name and add your private practice to your profile page in the online platform. Email info@acot.ca if you require assistance.
Listing your private practice, no matter how many clients you see, is required. Additionally, it improves the accuracy of ACOT’s reporting to the Ministry of Health regarding the number of ACOT registrants in private practice.
See also ACOT’s practice guideline – Private Practice: Legislative and Regulatory Considerations.