The College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC) protects and serves the public by overseeing the profession of occupational therapy in the province. The COTBC gets its authority from provincial legislation, the BC Health Professions Act.
Despite its name, the College is not an educational institution. As a regulatory organization, the COTBC supports the public’s right to safe, competent and ethical care by occupational therapists.
COTBC does this by:
- registering only those occupational therapists who are qualified to practice in BC
- setting standards for practice and ethical conduct that every OT must follow
- establishing programs for monitoring and supporting registrants’ continued competence
- responding fairly to concerns and complaints raised about registrants’ practice or conduct
For the latest College updates, visit the COTBC News section.

2019/2020 Annual Report
Our Annual Report includes a review of COTBC’s activities and programs, as well as audited financial statements.


What We Do
Learn more about our strategic vision and what we do, including how we protect the public.

Our Board
Meet our Board members and learn about upcoming Board meetings, elections, and calls for nominations.

Our Committees
Learn about the responsibilities and goals of our different committees, as well as how to volunteer for one.

Careers & Partnerships
Join the COTBC team and help us make a difference in the regulation of occupational therapy.

College News
Read the latest College updates, including blog posts and our newsletter archive.

Provide Feedback
Whether you’re a registrant or a member of the public, your voice matters.