College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia

Registration Forms

Applicants must meet the requirements to become registered occupational therapists and practice in BC. Application forms are available here…

Complaints

If you are concerned that an occupational therapist failed to provide proper occupational therapy care, we’d like to know. Contact us…

Standards

Occupational therapists meet or exceed established professional and practice standards for safe, ethical and effective care. Check them out…

Practice Support

We help occupational therapists to provide safe, ethical, and effective care. Here’s how…

What's New

Infographic Supports Canadian Grad’s Registration Process

May 31, 2018

Graduation time is approaching and this year’s new grads have an additional support from COTBC to make the transition as easy as possible. Check it out and other tips in our Notes for New Grads.

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2018 Registration Renewal is Open

May 14, 2018

Renew online by June 30, 2018 here…
Remember! Until you submit your completed 2018 ACCR, your registration will not be finalized. Access the ACCR here…

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Did You Miss the Spring News & Notices?

April 18, 2018

It’s a quick read and will help make sure you don’t miss any of the upcoming deadlines. Read it here.

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ACCR 2018 Now Open – Due June 30

April 18, 2018

Occupational therapists are required to complete the 2018 Annual Continuing Competence Review (ACCR) as the continuing competence requirement for renewing their registration. LOGIN. Or read more info here.

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Webinars and PodCasts

Quality Practice Webinars

What You Need To Know About COTBC’s New Currency Requirement
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How Recent Bylaw Changes Affect your Practice
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Working with Education Assistants in Schools
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PodCast on Seniors Care

Senior Advocate Isobel Mackenzie Bursts Myths About Seniors Care
Followed by OT panel: Andrea Bowden, Dr. Ben Mortenson and Giovanna Boniface
Listen now

Latest Practice Resources

Naloxone Support

Advisory Statement
Links to Supports

Commit to Cultural Safety

Declaration & Ways OTs Can Begin the Journey

Conflict of Interest Practice Cases

The convenient vendor. Tread carefully

The case of the “Moonlighting OT”. Worth a read

Establishing boundaries with a family member who wants a favour. Have a look

Getting the “best deal” for your client but avoiding a conflict of interest. Check it out