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

Employers of Ontario occupational therapists—have you seen our dedicated employer page? Get clear information about hiri...
08/24/2026

Employers of Ontario occupational therapists—have you seen our dedicated employer page?

Get clear information about hiring occupational therapists, reporting requirements, using the public register and more.

Explore the page: https://www.coto.org/employers/

You can also sign up for our newsletter for updates tailored to what employers need to know: https://www.coto.org/resources/employer-newsletter/

Practice Tip of the Week: Close the communication loop – summarize outcomes and next steps clearly when discontinuing se...
08/21/2026

Practice Tip of the Week: Close the communication loop – summarize outcomes and next steps clearly when discontinuing services.

Questions about occupational therapy? Email [email protected] or call 1-800-890-6570 ext. 240.

Looking for a presentation on occupational therapy practice at your college, university, workplace or organization? We’d...
08/20/2026

Looking for a presentation on occupational therapy practice at your college, university, workplace or organization?

We’d love to chat with your group! The College programs offer presentations to inform and answer questions about how occupational therapy and the College play a role in public protection.

To submit your request to schedule a session, please fill out our Speaker Request Form and email it to [email protected]:https://www.coto.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/coto-form-speakerrequest.pdf

We have received questions from both employers and employees about working with, and hiring, externs. See our Q&A for in...
08/18/2026

We have received questions from both employers and employees about working with, and hiring, externs.

See our Q&A for info such as:
• How should externs identify themselves?
• Who is responsible for the extern?
• What type of activities can be assigned to the extern?

View the Q&A here: https://www.coto.org/resources/use-of-externs-in-occupational-therapy/

Practice Tip of the Week: Check and follow the record retention rules where you are practicing. Keep files for as long a...
08/14/2026

Practice Tip of the Week: Check and follow the record retention rules where you are practicing. Keep files for as long as required by law.

Questions about occupational therapy? Email [email protected] or call 1-800-890-6570 ext. 240.

Read our latest employer newsletter for upcoming webinar details for occupational therapists and a Q&A on hiring externs...
08/13/2026

Read our latest employer newsletter for upcoming webinar details for occupational therapists and a Q&A on hiring externs to provide clarification for employers.

You can sign up to receive future issues straight to your inbox. Stay informed on regulatory updates, practice information and more—tailored to your needs.

📬 Read the newsletter: https://www.coto.org/resources/employer-newsletter/

📝 Sign up here: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/pages/f2226f0a41539fae9576973d1c8d3a65

Have a suggestion for future employer newsletter content? Email [email protected].

The College is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Systems Developer with expertise in Power BI, Power Apps, Powe...
08/12/2026

The College is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Systems Developer with expertise in Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages.

The Systems Developer will be supporting the day-to-day operations of our information systems, driving process improvements, streamlining workflows, and maximizing the use of technology to support organizational goals and objectives.

Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply: https://www.coto.org/opportunity-systems-developer/

This year’s Annual eLearning module is now available in French! The 2026 module is about Communication: The Cornerstone ...
08/12/2026

This year’s Annual eLearning module is now available in French!

The 2026 module is about Communication: The Cornerstone of Care in Occupational Therapy Practice. Complete it through the COTO Portal and apply what you learn to your everyday practice.

Log in to get started: https://otportal.coto.org/SignIn/

New COTO registrants - get an intro to the College's programs, resources and requirements with our digital Welcome Guide...
08/11/2026

New COTO registrants - get an intro to the College's programs, resources and requirements with our digital Welcome Guide: coto.org/welcome

Have feedback? Fill out our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R3L33JM

If you're a newly registered occupational therapist, you may come across situations you're unsure how to handle. Our cas...
08/05/2026

If you're a newly registered occupational therapist, you may come across situations you're unsure how to handle.

Our case studies provide practical examples of real-world challenges and decisions occupational therapists face in their practice: https://www.coto.org/resource/case-studies/

If you have further questions, reach out to the Practice Resource Service at [email protected].

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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