ACOT’s governing legislation requires us to select a sample of OTs’ Continuing Competence Program (CCP) submissions periodically for review and evaluation. We are preparing for the 2022 Review...(Read Article)
Review and Evaluations
April 12, 2022
Council Minutes for February 22, 2022
April 7, 2022
To view, click here: Council Minutes for February 22, 2022...(Read Article)
Mandatory eLearning Modules
April 5, 2022
An eLearning module for the updated Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada is expected to become available in June 2022. The Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada reflect...(Read Article)
Diverse Voices Sought for SoP/CoE Refresh Working Groups
March 28, 2022
SoP/CoE Working Group Members Needed Our Standards of Practice (SoP) and Code of Ethics (CoE) Refresh engagement sessions are coming to a close and we are getting ready to start the process for...(Read Article)
Seeking Newly Practicing OTs & Standards of Practice Refresh
March 23, 2022
ACOTRO Call for Participants! Seeking Newly Practicing OTs Are you an occupational therapist that has practiced for two years or less? We are seeking your participation to pilot an open-book,...(Read Article)
Standards of Practice Refresh – Your Input is Needed!
March 21, 2022
If you would like to contribute to and shape ACOT’s future Standards of Practice (SoP) and Code of Ethics (CoE), join us for one of the final two open engagement sessions. No need to pre-register...(Read Article)
Seeking OT Input!
March 15, 2022
Standards of Practice Refresh Thanks so much to the OTs who have attended one of the Standards of Practice (SoP) and Code of Ethics (CoE) Refresh engagement sessions to date – the unique...(Read Article)
Reflections After Renewal, Standards of Practice and International Women’s Day
March 8, 2022
Reflections After Registration Renewal By February 28, almost 2300 OTs renewed their registration on ACOT’s General or Provisional Registers. Thank you to all those who completed this...(Read Article)
Standards of Practice Refresh and Documentation
March 4, 2022
ACOT Needs Your Input! Upcoming amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) and recommendations in ACOT’s Acting Against Racism and Intolerance Report provide a perfect opportunity to update...(Read Article)
COVID Update
February 28, 2022
Pandemic Restriction Easing The Government of Alberta’s announcement on February 26, 2022 regarding lifting of public health restrictions does not alter ACOT’s guidance for OTs at this time....(Read Article)
Black History Month, CCP Quick Support & Tips, Permit Renewal & Cancelling
February 22, 2022
Black History Month Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Quick Support Series Quick 15-minute refreshers on the Continuing Competence Program – edit your profile, write a reflection,...(Read Article)
COVID Update, CCP Quick Support, CCP Tips, Permit Renewal
February 14, 2022
COVID Update OTs should continue to employ appropriate Infection Prevention and Control Measures as outlined in the updated guideline Safe Delivery of OT Services During COVID-19 Continuing...(Read Article)
CCP Quick Support, CCP Tips, Permit Renewal
February 7, 2022
Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Quick Support Series Quick 15-minute refreshers on the Continuing Competence Program – edit your profile, write a reflection, learning activity records and...(Read Article)
Alberta OT for SEAS Work, CCP Quick Support, Permit Renewal
February 2, 2022
Looking for an Alberta OT for SEAS Work All internationally educated occupational therapists (IEOTs) who wish to work as an OT in Canada must first complete the Substantial Equivalency Assessment...(Read Article)
Making it Through Wave 5, Cancelling Your Registration, SEAS Recruiting, CCP Series
January 25, 2022
Pandemic Update ACOT staff would again like to acknowledge how challenging and exhausting this pandemic continues to be for you and your colleagues – we can only begin to imagine how stressful...(Read Article)
Discipline Decision – Kris Nelson
January 18, 2022
The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) permanently cancelled the practice permit of Kris Nelson, effective December 14, 2021, based on a Hearing Tribunal order on this date. The...(Read Article)
Council Open Forum, Renewal, Discipline Decision
January 18, 2022
Council Open Forum You’re invited to participate in Council’s open forum on Saturday January 22, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. online at Click here on January 22 to join...(Read Article)
Council Open Forum, Renewal, Liability Insurance
January 12, 2022
Council Open Forum You’re invited to participate in Council’s open forum on Saturday January 22, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. online at Click here on January 22 to join...(Read Article)
2021 Year in Review
January 4, 2022
2021 was another demanding year for all of us at ACOT. I remain in awe of the incredible resilience and adaptability demonstrated by my ACOT colleagues on Council and staff this year. Despite the...(Read Article)
Renewal, Liability Insurance & Happy Holidays
December 21, 2021
Renewal Opens January 1, 2022 You will be able to renew your practice permit online beginning on January 1, 2022. Access the Registrant Login to the online platform at www.acot.ca.Be sure to...(Read Article)
Discipline Decision – Kris Nelson
December 14, 2021
The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) has permanently cancelled the practice permit of Kris Nelson, effective December 14, 2021, based on a Hearing Tribunal order on this date....(Read Article)
It’s Here! Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada
December 1, 2021
We’re excited to deliver this news… we did it! Click image to view video The goal was to develop a single set of competencies that would clarify occupational therapy as a profession in...(Read Article)
CCP Meet Up, Resources & Complaints Tip
November 16, 2021
CCP Meet Up Reminder, the quarterly, Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Meet Up is on Nov 18, 2021, Noon-1pm. The Meet Ups are intended as a quick and easy way to get advice from ACOT and other...(Read Article)
Council Minutes for September 14, 2021
November 15, 2021
To view, click here: Council Minutes for September 14,...(Read Article)
Open Forum Summary, Mandatory Liability Insurance, Complaints Tip, 2-factor
November 4, 2021
Open Forum Summary ACOT’s Council held its latest Open Forum on October 18, 2021, with guest Hélène Sabourin, CEO of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Hélène...(Read Article)
World OT Day & 2-factor Authentication
October 27, 2021
Today's video features Jennifer Lee, Vice-President of the College Council and Chair of the Acting Against Racism and Intolerance (AARI) Committee. She shares her thoughts on the on-going...(Read Article)
OT Week & 2-factor Authentication
October 25, 2021
OT Week Today's video features Tiffany Poltz, public member of the College Council. She shares her thoughts on the role of public members on Council and the on-going efforts we can all make in...(Read Article)
OT Month, CCP Survey & 2-factor
October 20, 2021
OT Month This week's video features Jon Jon Rivero, OT and member of the AARI Committee. He shares his thoughts on OT Month and the on-going efforts we can all make in the journey towards...(Read Article)
OT Month, CCP Survey & Open Forum
October 15, 2021
OT Month This week's video features Andrea Petryk, Council President talking about OT Month and the AARI Final Report! Here’s a social media post for you to share! Alberta OTs are...(Read Article)
OT Month, CCP Survey & Open Forum
October 7, 2021
OT Month This week's video features Marianne Baird, Registrar and CEO talking about OT Month! Top 10 Questions to Ask Your OT Here’s a great graphic for you to share!...(Read Article)
Virtual Practice, Use of Protected Title & 2021 CCP Survey
October 4, 2021
Changes in Registration Requirements for Out of Province OTs Practicing Virtually in Alberta As per the June 10, 2021 eNews, Regulators of OTs across Canada have been in discussions regarding a...(Read Article)
OT Month, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, 2-factor & Complaints Tip
October 1, 2021
October is OT Month! Happy Occupational Therapy Month! Stayed tuned for videos and shareable materials celebrating all that Occupational Therapists do! #otmonth #occupationaltherapy National...(Read Article)
Acting Against Racism & Intolerance Report
September 22, 2021
Over the past year, ACOT convened an OT Advisory Panel, an OT Committee and consultant group, Hilkewich et al, to explore the current state and develop recommended next steps for ACOT’s Acting...(Read Article)
New Pandemic Measures, Complaints Tip & 2-Factor
September 17, 2021
Implications of the Government of Alberta’s September 15 Announcement ACOT has started to field inquiries since the new temporary measures were announced the evening of Sept 15, 2021. We've...(Read Article)
CCP Review and Evaluation Update, Pandemic Update & 2-factor
September 15, 2021
Reviews of CCP Submissions Completed The Review and Evaluation of the 10% of randomly selected 2020-21 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Learning Plans is complete. A big thank-you to the ten...(Read Article)
CCP Meetup Tomorrow, 2-factor Authentication, Complaints Tip
September 7, 2021
Next CCP Meetup September 8, 2021 at 3pm The CCP Meet Ups are intended as a quick and easy way to get advice from ACOT and other OTs on what to document in your continuing competence...(Read Article)
Review and Evaluation Results, CCP Meetup Sept. 8, Two-factor Authentication, Complaints Tip
August 25, 2021
Review and Evaluation Results Registrants who had their 2020-2021 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) submissions reviewed this year will be notified of their results in September (accessed and...(Read Article)
Pandemic Update, Call for Volunteers, Complaints Tip
August 16, 2021
No Change in ACOT’s Pandemic Guidance The announcements made by the Chief Medical Officer of Health on July 28 and August 13 do not alter ACOT’s guidance outlined in the Safe Delivery of OT...(Read Article)
Liability Insurance, Top Causes of Unprofessional Conduct, Two-Factor Authentication
August 4, 2021
Mandatory Liability Insurance Starting in 2022, ACOT will require all registering OTs to personally hold a minimum of $5 million in professional liability insurance – employer’s insurance...(Read Article)
Practice Questions & Top Causes of Unprofessional Conduct
July 22, 2021
Frequently Asked Practice Questions Some of the most frequent practice questions we get at the ACOT office are about documentation requirements and about setting up a private practice....(Read Article)
Stage 3 of Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan
June 30, 2021
Guidance for OTs as the Province Reopens July 1 Late yesterday afternoon, we received the following direction from Alberta Health in response to our inquiries about what Stage 3 of the...(Read Article)
Review and Evaluations Resuming
June 15, 2021
ACOT’s governing legislation requires us to select a sample of OT’s Continuing Competence Program (CCP) submissions periodically for review and evaluation (formerly known as audits). We...(Read Article)
Pandemic, Virtual Practice MOU, AARI Updates
June 10, 2021
OT Practice Guidelines Still in Place for Stage 2 Reopening Since the Premier announced Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan, the Colleges of the various regulated health professions have been...(Read Article)
ACOT Staff Changes, Improvements to CCP Forms
June 2, 2021
ACOT Staff Changes ACOT will be saying goodbye to our Complaints Director, Kerstin Hurd this month. Kerstin has been with ACOT for the past year and has done a fantastic job in the role. She is...(Read Article)
Call for Applications! Complaint Review Committee & Hearing Tribunal Membership List
May 19, 2021
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)
Virtual Practice, Review and Evaluations Resuming
May 13, 2021
Virtual Practice across Provinces The Occupational Therapy regulators across Canada are in process of creating a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) whereby OTs providing virtual services in...(Read Article)
Public Health Measures & Career Opportunity
May 7, 2021
Stronger Public Health Measures The heightened measures announced on May 4 (effective May 9) do not change the guidance for the provision of health services. Continue to follow the...(Read Article)
Council Changes, Staff Changes & Recruitment, CCP Meet Up May 11
May 5, 2021
ACOT President and VP Changes ACOT welcomes back Andrea Petryk to the role of Council President. Thank-you to Jennifer Lee and Arwen Caines for their time in the Interim President and Interim...(Read Article)
Continuing Competence Program (CCP) News
April 20, 2021
Quarterly Continuing Competence Program Meet Ups Do you need a refresher on how to add or edit content in your annual continuing competence Learning Plan? Would you like advice and guidance on...(Read Article)
Council Minutes for February 22, 2021
April 19, 2021
To view, click here: Council Minutes February 22,...(Read Article)
Additional Information for Vaccines Phase 2C
April 14, 2021
In follow-up to the Premier’s announcement on Saturday, April 10 that health care workers are now eligible to book appointments for immunization starting April 12, please find below and attached...(Read Article)
Phase 2C Vaccination Update
April 12, 2021
Eligibility for Phase 2C of the COVID-19 Vaccine Program The Government of Alberta announced on April 10 that Phase 2C of vaccination eligibility begins on April 12. Regulated health...(Read Article)
Cancelling Registration, OT and Blue Cross
April 8, 2021
Cancelling Registration If at any point in the registration year you are planning to stop practicing OT in Alberta (for example due to retirement, leave of absence, maternity leave, moving to...(Read Article)
CORECOM-CANCOM Survey Reminder
March 30, 2021
Closing soon! Take the CoreCom-CanCom survey. Review the competency document and complete the survey! Last chance! If you haven’t completed the CoreCom-CanCom survey yet, there’s still...(Read Article)
A Message from the Interim President, Survey Due Date Extended
March 22, 2021
A Message from the Interim President, Jennifer Lee On behalf of ACOT Council, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to Peter Portlock for his time and service with ACOT. Peter has been with...(Read Article)
Vaccine Information, Reflections After Registration Renewal
March 16, 2021
Vaccine Information from Government of Alberta As we have just passed the one year mark since the first public health measures were announced, we have been notified by the Government of Alberta...(Read Article)
ACOT Registrant Survey
March 9, 2021
Dear ACOT Registrants:ACOT has commenced work towards the goal to create an organizational culture that is free from racism and intolerance and is inclusive to equity seeking groups, namely Black,...(Read Article)
CORECOM Survey & Happy Women’s Day
March 8, 2021
It’s here! Take the CoreCom-CanCom Survey Watch the video, complete the survey, and spread the news! Your voice is needed! Occupational therapy organizations and regulators across the...(Read Article)
Council Minutes for January 23, 2021
March 1, 2021
To view, click here: Council Minutes January 23,...(Read Article)
Interim President, AARI Update & CORECOM
March 1, 2021
A Message to ACOT Registrants from the Interim President Dear Registrants, I would like to inform you that our President, Andrea Petryk has taken a leave of absence, resulting in changes to...(Read Article)
Registration Renewal Reminder
February 22, 2021
Registration Renewal Reminder – Only 6 days left Thanks to the ~1400 OTs who have completed their registration renewal already! If you are one of the almost 1000 still yet to initiate or finish...(Read Article)
Registration Renewal Reminder, Review & Evaluations
February 17, 2021
Registration Renewal Reminder As of February 17, 2021, almost half of our close to 2,400 OTs have completed their registration renewal for 2021-2022, and 386 OTs are in the process of completing...(Read Article)
THE SEARCH IS UNDERWAY!
February 3, 2021
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)
Council Minutes for November 24, 2020
February 3, 2021
To view, click here: Council Minutes November 24,...(Read Article)
Council Minutes for October 24, 2020
February 3, 2021
To view, click here: ACOT Council Meeting Minutes October 24,...(Read Article)
Continuing Care Legislation Review, Updated COVID-19 Info
January 27, 2021
Invitation to Participate in Continuing Care Legislation Review The Government of Alberta is undertaking the development of new legislation for the continuing care system in Alberta with the...(Read Article)
Permit Renewal Declarations, Registration Reminder, OTs Have Impact!
January 22, 2021
Permit Renewal Declarations We have been reviewing the files for OTs who have renewed their practice permits for 2021-2022 and noticed that a significant percentage have declared they have...(Read Article)
Discipline Decision – Farah Hodgson
January 19, 2021
The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) has suspended the practice permit of Farah Hodgson, effective December 28, 2020 for one month, based on a Hearing Tribunal written decision...(Read Article)
COVID-19 Updates, Open Forum, Registration Reminder & CCP Sessions
January 12, 2021
COVID-19 Updates Please note the guidance in the November 27 version of the COVID-19 Safe Delivery of OT Services During a Pandemic practice guideline is still relevant and applicable even with...(Read Article)
Your CCP, January Open Forum Selection, Renewal Opening January 1, Happy Holidays
December 22, 2020
Editing & Updating Your Continuing Competence Program (CCP) We’ve received several questions about whether it is acceptable to change Learning Plan goals, for example, to reflect changes in...(Read Article)
Dec. 8 Public Health Measures Announcement, AHS Recruiting COVID-19 Contact Tracers, UBC Study
December 10, 2020
December 8 Public Health Measures Announcement The delivery of health services is not included in the latest public health measures government announced relating to the closure of personal and...(Read Article)
Message to OTs from the Alberta Office of the Superintendent of Insurance
December 4, 2020
ACOT has been asked to distribute the following information on automobile insurance regulatory changes that will affect OTs working in this area. If you have questions about the following...(Read Article)
Council Minutes for September 15, 2020
December 3, 2020
To view, click here: Council Minutes for September 15,...(Read Article)
Council Minutes for June 20, 2020
December 3, 2020
To view, click here: Council Minutes for June 20,...(Read Article)
Invitation to Participate in Statistics Canada Survey on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
December 2, 2020
Below is an invitation to complete a short questionnaire on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care workers. This crowdsourcing initiative is a collaboration between Statistics Canada,...(Read Article)
Mandatory Training, Upcoming CCP Info Sessions, & ACOT Response to Nov. 24 Public Health Measures
November 27, 2020
Reminder - Mandatory Training This is a reminder to complete the mandatory training on prevention of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct, which must be completed by all registrants by the end of...(Read Article)
Continuing Competence Program Info Sessions Dec 2020 – Jan 2021 & Open Forum Summary
November 13, 2020
Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Information Sessions - Back by popular demand! ACOT is hosting another set of virtual CCP information sessions in December and January. The sessions this year...(Read Article)
CORECOM Update, OT Month & Happy Halloween
October 30, 2020
CORECOM Update CORECOM is a collaborative initiative to develop a single competency document that will outline entry to practice competencies and describe competencies used throughout...(Read Article)
Today is World OT Day
October 27, 2020
October 27 is World OT Day! Celebrate World OT Day by sharing these special infographics! This year’s theme celebrates the expertise of occupational therapy for reimagining...(Read Article)
OT Month & Updated COVID-19 Guidance
October 23, 2020
OT Month Celebrate OT Month by sharing these special infographics and video! What ACOT’s Council Does with President Andrea Petryk and Vice-President Jennifer Lee Top 10 Questions to...(Read Article)
OT Month & Open Forum
October 16, 2020
Celebrate OT Month by sharing this special video! What Does the College Do? With Registrar, Marianne Baird Open Forum October 24 You’re invited to participate in Council’s open forum...(Read Article)
Celebrate OT Month by Sharing these Special Infographics!
October 9, 2020
Canadian Institute for Health Information cihi.ca Map of OTs in Canada 2019 Global Perspectives wfot.org World Occupational Therapists by the Numbers This year’s...(Read Article)
OT Month, Happy Thanksgiving & Office Closure
October 7, 2020
OT Month Celebrate OT Month by sharing these special infographics and voice messages! Occupational Therapy in Alberta OT Month Operations Update Due to construction and the...(Read Article)
CCP Survey Reminder, OT Month & Open Forum
September 30, 2020
CCP Review and Evaluation Process Survey Reminder There’s still time to have YOUR say! ACOT is gathering input on its proposed Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Review and Evaluation...(Read Article)
Continuing Competence Program (CCP) – YOUR input is needed!
September 23, 2020
CCP Review and Evaluation Process Survey This is YOUR chance to offer input on ACOT’s CCP review and evaluation processes (formerly known as CCP Audits) and the proposed CCP Submission Rubric....(Read Article)
An Invitation to Work with ACOT on its Actions Against Systemic Racism and Intolerance
September 18, 2020
The Council and staff of the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) are committed to acting against systemic racism and intolerance within our organization as part of our mandate to...(Read Article)
Request for Proposal – Acting Against Racism & Intolerance
September 18, 2020
RFP Reference Number: RFP 2020-01 Release Date: September 18, 2020 Closing Date: October 9, 2020 1. INTRODUCTION The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)...(Read Article)
Action Against Racism and Intolerance Update, Continuing Competence Program Survey
September 16, 2020
Action Against Racism and Intolerance Update Over the summer ACOT has continued its work on taking Action Against Racism and Intolerance. We have learned more about the importance of ensuring...(Read Article)
Updated COVID-19 Guidance – OTs Use of Masks
September 1, 2020
The recent order from Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (Order 33-2020) expands and formalizes the non-medical mask wearing requirements for students, staff and visitors to schools....(Read Article)
Bill 30, Additional Proposed Changes to the Health Professions Act, New Practice Resources
August 14, 2020
Bill 30 Bill 30, the Health Statutes Amendment Act 2020 includes the Health Professions Act amendment that will directly impact ACOT, effective April 1, 2021. This amendment will increase the...(Read Article)
Practice & Continuing Competence Guidance Resources, Acting Against Racism Update
July 10, 2020
Practice & Continuing Competence Guidance Resources ACOT staff will be updating and adding to the collection of practice guidance and continuing competence resources throughout the summer and...(Read Article)
Updated COVID-19 Guidance & Auditing Survey Moved
June 18, 2020
Updated COVID-19 Guidance The ACOT COVID-19 guidance document has been updated to reflect the Chief Medical Officer of Health’s (CMOH) June 10th announcement about the relaunch of schools in...(Read Article)
Acting Against Racism and Intolerance
June 12, 2020
A Message from ACOT’s Registrar Over the past 12 days we have seen the world react to the killing of George Floyd. Widespread protests have occurred calling for changes to address the systemic...(Read Article)
Council Minutes for January 22, 2022
March 1, 2022
To view, click here: Council Minutes for January 22, 2022...(Read Article)