The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario |
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Newsletter | November 2022 |
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In this issue…
- Annual Report
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Now in Effect: Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada
- Quality Assurance updates and QA Lead opportunity
- Upcoming elections and December 13, 2022 webinar
- Case of the Month: OTs providing education or training of recommendations
- Q&A: Understanding the purpose of the College's public register
- November poll and October poll results
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The College has released its 2022 Annual Report. Read the report and see what we accomplished together this year.
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New Competencies Now in Effect
Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada
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These Competencies reflect the broad range of skills and abilities required of all occupational therapists in Canada at every stage of their career.
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Quality Assurance Updates
Changes coming in 2023
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Your Quality Assurance requirements are undergoing some changes.
New Names
In the last newsletter we asked your preference in renaming the prescribed regulatory education program (PREP). The majority chose Annual eLearning Module as the new name. Thank you to the almost 400 OTs who replied!
New Combined Plan
The Self-Assessment and Professional Development Plan will be combined!
A new tool was needed to reflect the Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada that came into effect November 1, 2022. Instead of a separate form for the Self-Assessment and Professional Development Plan, the new tool combines both with a focus on growth and the impact of new learning. It will be called the Annual Learning Plan.
New Deadline
Mark October 31st in your calendars. Both the Annual eLearning Module and the Annual Learning Plan will be due every October 31st.
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At A Glance
Annual Learning Plan
- To support continuing competence, occupational therapists develop a custom 2-part self assessment and learning plan. OTs first rate their competence, create goals and select related learning activities.
- After, occupational therapists reflect and describe how this new learning has impacted their practice and clients within the service.
Annual eLearning Module
- To support continuous learning, this training aims to enhance occupational therapists' knowledge about how to apply the Competencies, Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice to changing occupational therapy practice.
These tools will be available in 2023. Stay tuned for more details!
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Opportunity: College QA Lead
Apply by November 30, 2022
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The College is currently seeking an occupational therapist to join the College as a Quality Assurance Lead (full-time, permanent) to assist in executing the various components of the Quality Assurance (QA) program.
Apply by November 30, 2022.
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Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
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Upcoming Districts 2 & 4 Elections
Elections webinar on Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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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.
- 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.
- There is 1 seat up for election.
Nominations open Monday, December 12, 2022.
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Save the date! College Registrar and CEO Elinor Larney will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 12:15pm to 1:00pm about the upcoming Board of Directors elections in Districts 2 and 4.
College governance continues to evolve. Learn about how you can get involved, how to become a candidate, and what it means to be on the Board of Directors.
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You and Your Practice
Cases & Resources
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Case of the Month
OTs Providing Education or Training of Recommendations to Others
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Rebecca is an occupational therapist working in home and community care. She receives a referral to assess a client’s ability to transfer using a mechanical lift and provide training to the personal support worker (PSW).
The PSW is from a different community agency and will be assisting the client to transfer daily. Rebecca wonders whether this situation is the same as assigning a task to an occupational therapist assistant.
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Public Register Q&A
Understanding the purpose of and how to use the public register
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Question: What is the purpose of the College’s public register?
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Have Your Say
Share Your Feedback and Get Involved
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November Poll & October Results |
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Which part of the College’s Annual Report do you read first?
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I read the professional snapshot.
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I read the financial summary.
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I read the year in review.
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I read the program activities.
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I don't read the Annual Report.
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Check out the College's 2022 Annual Report in English and French.
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In October we asked you: We are changing the name of the PREP. Does "Annual e-Learning Module" or "Annual Education Module" reflect the activity well?
We received 389 responses! Here's how you voted:
41.9% said "I like Annual e-Learning Module." (163)
36.2% said "I like Annual Education Module.” (141)
18.3% said "I like both." (71)
2.3% said "Neither reflects the activity for me." (9)
and 1.3% said "I am going to email qaprogram@coto.org to suggest another name." (5)
Thank you for participating in our poll!
Look out for more information about the changes coming to the QA program.
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