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)
Council Minutes for April 25, 2023
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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)
CCP Refresh – COMING SOON! & COVID-19 Guidelines Retired
Continuing Competency Program (CCP) Refresh – COMING SOON! ACOT’s CCP will be refreshed to match up with upcoming changes to Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics To align with the...(Read Article)
Wildfires in Alberta
Due to out-of-control wildfires, evacuation orders have been issued for several communities throughout Alberta. This is displacing OTs, clients and other health professionals. ACOT offers our...(Read Article)