College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia – Protecting the public’s right to quality occupational therapy in BC

Registration Forms

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

Make a Complaint

Complaints

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

COTBC Standards of Care

Standards

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

Practice Supports

Practice Support

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

What's New

Update from Provincial Health Officer, New Guidelines for OTs

May 15, 2020

Occupational therapists are encouraged to read new documents added to our COVID-19 Resources Page. (Updated May 25, 2020)

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BC’s Restart Plan: Phase 2 Guidance in Development

May 12, 2020

We are in the process of finalizing consistent guidelines for community-based health providers to ensure that health care providers can operate safely under Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan. We are cautiously optimistic that the protocols will be available before Phase 2 begins.

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What BC’s Restart Plan Means for Occupational Therapists

May 8, 2020

Find out when community occupational therapy services can resume following the steps laid out in the province's plan for reopening.

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Staffing Announcement: New Manager for QAP

April 21, 2020

We are pleased to welcome Heather Burrett, who joins the College team as the Manager, Quality Assurance Program. Read about her experience in occupational therapy clinical services, leadership and practice support.

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Videos, Webinars & PodCasts

How Our Inquiry Process Works

What You Need To Know About COTBC’s Currency Requirement
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Working with Education Assistants in Schools
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Latest Practice Resources

Practice Standards for Consent

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Naloxone Support

Advisory Statement
Links to Supports

Commit to Cultural Safety

Declaration & Ways OTs Can Begin the Journey

Conflict of Interest Practice Cases

Gracious Appreciation. Risks of accepting a gift

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