Changes in Registration Requirements for Out of Province OTs Practicing Virtually in Alberta As per the June 10, 2021 eNews, Regulators of OTs across Canada have been in discussions regarding a...(Read Article)
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Pandemic, Virtual Practice MOU, AARI Updates
OT Practice Guidelines Still in Place for Stage 2 Reopening Since the Premier announced Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan, the Colleges of the various regulated health professions have been...(Read Article)
Mandatory Training, Upcoming CCP Info Sessions, & ACOT Response to Nov. 24 Public Health Measures
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)
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)
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)
NEW COVID-19 Guidance: Non-essential Services Defined; Q&As re: deployment, cross-jurisdictional practice; Thanks from ACOT
Non-essential Services Defined The Government of Alberta has updated and clarified the recommendations for regulated health professionals who are providing close contact health services. The...(Read Article)
Council Election, ACOT Staff Changes, COVID-19 Updates, Pro-Bono Psychology Services, Medical Device Standards
Council Election ACOT has received a great response to our call for applications for its two open Council positions. In the coming weeks we will send an election package to all registrants,...(Read Article)
Updated Guidance on Identifying Urgent, Critical and Emergency OT Services
On March 27, the Government of Alberta announced measures relating to the provision of health care services during the pandemic. Albertans are prohibited from accessing non-emergency and...(Read Article)
OT Practice and COVID-19, Telepractice/Virtual Practice, E-Signatures
OT Practice and COVID-19 Over the coming weeks you may be asked by your employer to assist with the pandemic response by performing activities you do not usually do. To help with your...(Read Article)
ACOT Operations, COVID-19 Emergency Roster, Additional COVID-19 Guidance
ACOT Operations Q – Is the ACOT office still open?A - The ACOT office will remain open at this time to ensure access to the public and registrants. We are adhering to all of the recommended...(Read Article)