eNews | July 2019
In this issue...
Standards for Infection Prevention and Control, Guidelines for Private Practice, 2019 QA Requirements, Treatment Plans for Medical Cannabis, June Council Highlights
Infection Prevention and Control
Revised Standards replace Standards for Infection Control
Now Available: The Standards for Infection Prevention and Control
Infection prevention and control play a critical role in the health and safety of everyone involved including health care providers, clients, their families and the community. The purpose of these Standards is to ensure occupational therapists (OTs) in Ontario are aware of the minimum expectations for infection prevention and control within their practice. 

View the Standards for Infection Prevention and Control ( English  |  French ) 

The Standards for Infection Prevention and Control replace the Standards for Infection Control, 2006. 

Questions? Contact our Practice Resource team at 1.800.890.6570 x 240 or practice@coto.org . 
Guidelines for Private Practice
Guideline replaces the Guide to Independent Practice
Now Available: The Guidelines for Private Practice
OTs working in private practice are accountable for ensuring they are competent practitioners who utilize sound business practices. The guidelines are a resource for OTs who are working in private practice or thinking about establishing their own private practice. 

View the Guidelines for Private Practice ( English | French) 

The Guidelines for Private Practice replaces the Guide to Independent Practice, 2013. 
Questions? Contact our Practice Resource team at 1.800.890.6570 x 240 or
2019 QA & Registration
Your 2019 QA Requirements are now available
In case you missed it: the 2019 Professional Development (PD) Plan, 2019 Self-Assessment (SA) and 2019 Prescribed Regulatory Education Program (PREP) are now available in MyQA.

To access the requirements,  log in  and select MyQA .   

Questions about your QA requirements? Please   view the Finding Your Way in MyQA resource page  or contact  qaprograms@coto.org .
Annual Renewal is now closed

  • Reminder: The College no longer issues annual seals at renewal. Certificates are issued at initial registration. If you never received a mailed certificate, please contact registration@coto.org. 
You and Your Practice
Read the latest case and find answers to your questions
Q&A: OTs Completing and Signing Treatment Plans for Medical Cannabis
You asked us: Can an OT complete and sign a treatment plan for the medical use of cannabis for a client?

A:   In some areas of practice, OTs may be asked to complete and sign treatment plans for clients for the medical use of cannabis. They may also be asked to sign off on another discipline’s treatment plan for the medical use of cannabis for a client...

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

Contact our Practice Team at  practice@coto.org  or 1.800.890.6570/416.214.1177 x240.
Council Highlights
June Meeting Highlights & Year 2 Outcomes
Learn about key decisions in the highlights from the June 25th College Council meeting .


Remember, all Council meetings are open to the public. Meeting dates and materials are posted online. Learn more about College Council.
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