College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario We protect the public by ensuring occupational therapists provide safe, competent, and ethical care. Nonprofit Organization

NOTICE: The College will be closed on Monday, February 16th, 2026 for Family Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17...
02/13/2026

NOTICE: The College will be closed on Monday, February 16th, 2026 for Family Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 8:30 a.m.

If you need to find information about occupational therapists in Ontario, please visit our public register: https://otportal.coto.org/Public-Register-Search-Custom/

02/13/2026

Practice Tip of the Week: Good documentation explains not only what you did, but also why.

Clear reasoning supports safe, accountable practice.

Need guidance? Email practice@coto.org or call 1-800-890-6570 ext. 240.

Can an occupational therapist put my name on the invoice instead of my child for coverage by my insurance company?  Lear...
02/11/2026

Can an occupational therapist put my name on the invoice instead of my child for coverage by my insurance company?

Learn the answer to this and other questions from the public about occupational therapy services in Ontario: https://www.coto.org/public/frequently-asked-questions/

The College has revised its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) guidance following recommendations from the Coroner’s MAi...
02/10/2026

The College has revised its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) guidance following recommendations from the Coroner’s MAiD Death Review Committee.

The updates highlight how an occupational therapist can apply their expertise in supporting the assessment of complex social needs and support safe, ethical, and competent practice.

View the updated guidance: https://www.coto.org/resources/medical-assistance-in-dying/

Reminder for nominees: the deadline to withdraw a nomination for the 2026 COTO Board of Directors elections is Wednesday...
02/09/2026

Reminder for nominees: the deadline to withdraw a nomination for the 2026 COTO Board of Directors elections is Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

This applies to nominations in:
• District 2 (Central West)
• District 3 (Central East)

Learn more about the elections process: coto.org/elections

We were pleased to join a panel of occupational therapists, psychotherapists to speak with occupational therapy students...
02/06/2026

We were pleased to join a panel of occupational therapists, psychotherapists to speak with occupational therapy students at the University of Toronto.

Diane Tse from the College’s Practice Resource Service presented on the Standard for Psychotherapy and answered thoughtful questions about psychotherapy practice in Ontario.

Interested in learning more? Read the Standard for Psychotherapy and the related Q&A: https://www.coto.org/resources/standard-for-psychotherapy-2023/

Want the College to speak with your group? Submit a speaker request form:https://www.coto.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/coto-form-speakerrequest.pdf

02/06/2026

Practice Tip of the Week: Mistakes happen.

Acknowledge them honestly, take corrective action, and learn for the future. 

Need guidance? Email practice@coto.org or call 1-800-890-6570 ext. 240.

02/06/2026

Practice Tip of the Week: Mistakes happen. Acknowledge them honestly, take corrective action, and learn for the future.

Need guidance? Email practice@coto.org or call 1-800-890-6570 ext. 240.

Reminder: Our Let’s Talk Practice webinar from November is now available on YouTube. If you are you a new or returning o...
02/05/2026

Reminder: Our Let’s Talk Practice webinar from November is now available on YouTube.

If you are you a new or returning occupational therapist with questions about your practice, this webinar is for you.

The session features real practice questions with guidance from COTO’s Practice team. Topics include consent, documentation, virtual services, AI use, quality assurance, and more.

You can watch the entire webinar, or sort through the chapters that matter the most to you.

View the webinar:

Are you a new occupational therapist? Or recently returned to practice? Watch our webinar to hear answers to questions about practice from new occupational t...

Have a concern about an occupational therapist?Learn how to make a complaint and what to expect from the process: https:...
02/04/2026

Have a concern about an occupational therapist?

Learn how to make a complaint and what to expect from the process: https://www.coto.org/resources/complaints-process/

This resource is available in multiple languages. 🗣️

If you have questions or concerns about an occupational therapist, we’re here to listen.

Address

20 Bay Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON
M5J2N8

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18008906570

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