Reminder - ACOT Open Forum 24 October 2024 ACOT invites you to join us in a discussion about potential voluntary collection of equityfocused data – race and Indigenous identity. The discussion...(Read Article)
Tag: Complaints
Communication Tips from ACOT’s Complaints Director
Occupational therapists often ask how they can avoid complaints from clients. While there is no specific formula to 100% protect yourself from a complaint, the good news is that there are things you...(Read Article)
CCP Meet Up, Resources & Complaints Tip
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)
OT Month, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, 2-factor & Complaints Tip
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)
New Pandemic Measures, Complaints Tip & 2-Factor
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)
Review and Evaluation Results, CCP Meetup Sept. 8, Two-factor Authentication, Complaints Tip
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
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
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
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)