Regulatory and Professional Legislation
Health Professions Act, Chapter H-7
Occupational Therapists Profession Regulation
Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation
New Standards of Practice – Note: Only two of the 13 standards in this document are in effect as of June 16, 2023
ACOT 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 July 2023 Practice Guideline: Infection Prevention and Control
Practice Guideline: Informed Consent
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 document 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 available. If you are viewing this module as part of the registration process for new applicants and re-applicants, you will need to fill out the proof of completion form.