The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario |
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Newsletter | January 2023 |
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In this issue…
- Revisions to the College Logo
- Technical Upgrades at the College
- Tax Receipts
- Quality Assurance Updates
- Upcoming Board Elections
- Case of the Month: Advertising
- Virtual Services Resource
- January 26 Board Meeting
- Poll of the Month
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Revisions to College Logo |
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In support of building public awareness and understanding, the College is excited to share our revised logo. The logo features our acronym (COTO) and a new tagline — “regulator of occupational therapists” — that clearly states what we do.
Over the coming weeks, you will see the revised logo implemented across our website, College materials, resources, and other channels. We welcome any feedback to communications@coto.org.
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Enterprise System
Technical upgrades at the College
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The College is pleased to announce that that this spring we will upgrade to the use of an enterprise system.
An enterprise system is a software application that has cross-organizational capabilities. Our new system will support all programs and services at the College.
What does this mean for our registrants?
The College is taking a staged approach to the implementation, starting this spring with registration renewal, followed by other program functions at the College.
The main item that will change for registrants will be the appearance of related documentation such as survey forms, acknowledgements, and billing pages.
The new system will enable the College team to more effectively respond to inquiries, registrations, and submissions.
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Tax Receipts
Download your tax receipts early
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As a result of the enterprise system implementation, we anticipate a service interruption in February that will affect the registrant's login area.
We suggest registrants who like to get an early start on their taxes log in as soon as possible and download their tax receipts in case this service interruption impacts their planning.
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Updated Annual Learning
Quality Assurance changes coming in 2023
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To support continued professional growth and competence, occupational therapists will have two annual learning requirements:
Annual Learning Plan (coming soon)
- The annual learning plan aims to promote continuous learning and quality improvement for occupational therapists.
- This 2-part plan consists of a self-assessment and custom learning plan.
- First, occupational therapists rate their competence, create goals and select learning activities.
- Second, occupational therapists reflect and describe how this new learning has impacted their practice and clients within the service.
- This new format combines and adapts the previous Self-Assessment and Professional Development Plan tools.
Annual eLearning Module (anticipated release June 2023)
- This online training module aims to enhance occupational therapists' knowledge about how to apply the Competencies, Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice to evolving occupational therapy practice.
- This was previously known as the “PREP”.
Stay tuned for more details!
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Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
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Upcoming Districts 2 & 4 Elections
Nominations close January 25, 2023
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Seize the opportunity to get involved with self-regulation! Nominations close Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
The upcoming 2023 Board of Directors elections will take place in Districts 2 (Hamilton, Waterloo, Niagara and surrounding areas) and 4 (Ottawa and Kingston surrounding areas).
Electoral District 2 (Central West)
- Includes: Brant, Dufferin and Wellington, and the regional municipalities of Haldimand, Norfolk, Halton, Niagara and Waterloo.
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There are 2 positions up for election.
Electoral District 4 (Eastern)
- Includes: the united counties of Prescott and Russell, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, Lennox & Addington, Leeds & Grenville, the municipality of Ottawa, the counties of Hastings, Prince Edward, Frontenac, Renfrew, and Lanark.
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There is 1 seat up for election.
Nominations close Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
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College Registrar and CEO Elinor Larney hosted two webinars about the upcoming Board of Directors elections in Districts 2 and 4.
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You and Your Practice
Cases & Resources
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Case of the Month
Advertising in Occupational Therapy Practice
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Riley is starting a private practice to provide occupational therapy services to children and families. She is planning to provide individualized services and start a group therapy program for parents who have toddlers with feeding challenges.
She would like to advertise her practice with local primary care providers and community childcare centres. Riley is also part of an online chat group for mothers in her personal time and is hoping to use her online connections to promote her services.
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Virtual Services
Access this resource for guidance about virtual care
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Did you know? We recently developed a new page about Virtual Services in occupational therapy.
This resource provides OTs with access to learn more about rules, restrictions, considerations and other telepractice topics.
Occupational therapists providing virtual services are encouraged to review and follow the College's Virtual Services guidance document.
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College Governance
Decisions, Directions, and Outcomes
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The College Board is holding an in-person meeting on January 26, 2023. All meetings are open to the public. To register to attend, contact astanier@coto.org.
View the package and agenda for the meeting online.
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Have Your Say
Share Your Feedback and Get Involved
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January Poll & November Results |
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Do you think the changes to the College logo help clarify its role as a regulator?
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No, I don't think the changes clarify the College role.
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In November we asked you: Which part of the College’s Annual Report do you read first?
We received 130 responses! Here's how you voted:
40% said "I don't read the Annual Report." (52)
26.9% said "I read the professional snapshot." (35)
11.5% said "I read the year in review." (15)
10.8% said "I read the financial summary." (14)
and 10.8% said "I read the program activities." (14)
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Thank you for participating in our poll!
You can view the College's 2022 Annual Report in English and French.
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