Regulatory and Professional Legislation
Health Professions Act, Chapter H-7
Government Organization Act, Chapter G-10, Schedule 7.1 Health Services Restricted Activities
Occupational Therapists Profession Regulation
ACOT’s Code of Ethics and Ethical Scenarios
Applicable Alberta Privacy Legislation
Relevant Public Protection Legislation
Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Resources
Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Training Modules
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Complaints
Practice Guidance Documents
NEW August 2022 Practice Guideline: Informed Consent
UPDATED July 22, 2022: Safe Delivery of OT Services During COVID-19
UPDATED July 22, 2022 – Practice FAQs: The COVID-19 Pandemic
Practice Guideline: Considerations for Virtual Practice
Practice FAQs: Practice Across Jurisdictions
Practice Guideline: Use of Protected Title
Practice FAQs: Representing Title and Credentials
Practice Guideline: Standards for Documentation
Practice Guideline: Information Privacy and Disclosure Legislation
Practice Guideline: Electronic Communication with Clients
Practice Guideline: Legislative and Regulatory Considerations for Private Practice
Practice FAQs: Private Practice
Advisory Statement for Assignment of OT Services to Support Personnel
Position Statement on Acupuncture
Position Statement on Diversity
Position Statement on Feeding, Eating and Swallowing
Position Statement on Psychosocial Interventions
Practice Advisory Naloxone Sept 2018
Competencies for OT Practice
The updated Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada is now available (also available in French). The Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada reflect the broad range of skills and abilities required of all occupational therapists in Canada at every stage of their career. All occupational therapists are expected to stay informed and understand how to apply these competencies to their practice. An eLearning Module which provides an overview of the highlights of the updated competencies is now available. Occupational Therapists registered to practice in Alberta have until February 28, 2023, to complete the eLearning Module.