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)
Tag: covid-19
OT Month & Updated COVID-19 Guidance
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)
Updated COVID-19 Guidance – OTs Use of Masks
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
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
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
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)
Council Election, Auditing Survey, New Website, CORECOM Update, PPE Changes – May 26, 2020
Council Election For those that have not already voted for ACOT’s newest Council members, it’s not too late! Use your unique link that was sent to you along with voting instructions and...(Read Article)
Expanded COVID-19 Guidance for Private Practice OTs – May 15, 2020
This biweekly update includes the formalized practice guidelines relating to the resumption of non-urgent, non-essential health services. The Practice Guideline - Safe Delivery of Occupational...(Read Article)
COVID-19 Update: Lifting of Restrictions for Non-urgent Non-essential Health Services – May 1, 2020
Lifting of Restrictions for Non-urgent Non-essential Health Services On April 30, 2020 the Premier introduced the Government of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy. As part of the strategy, regulated...(Read Article)
New Website; Additional COVID-19 Guidance Private Practice OTs; Open Forum Summary – April 28, 2020
New Website The ACOT website is nearing the end of its lifespan and we are preparing to launch a refreshed site soon. During the switch from our old to our new website, we are replacing our...(Read Article)