Last Update: December 8, 2020

The College is closely monitoring COVID-19. We recognize that the COVID-19 situation is unprecedented, uncertain and challenging for the public, clients and registrants. To support you, we have been publishing information on our website and social media channels as quickly as we can.

This is a rapidly changing situation, so we ask that all registrants make a regular habit of checking this page for the most up to date information. If we each do what is necessary, we will make a difference. Know that we are in this together.

College Updates & Resources

• December 8, 2020: COVID-19 Practice Guidance: Telehealth in Occupational Therapy Practice (UPDATED)
• December 8, 2020: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about BC’s Restart Plan Phase 3 (UPDATED)
• November 20, 2020: COVID-19 Practice Guidance on Province-Wide restrictions: New COVID-19 measures
• November 18, 2020: Advisory Statement on B.C. Provincial Health Officer Order SARS-CoV-2 Swabbing
• November 13, 2020: Clarification of BC Ministry of Health’s Mask Use in Health Care Facilities Policy
• July 8, 2020: Practice Guidance: What can I expect from my Occupational Therapist Public Resource
• July 8, 2020: Practice Guidance: Point of Care Risk Assessment Resource for Occupational Therapists
• May 25, 2020: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about BC’s Restart Plan Phase 2
• May 22, 2020: Providing in-person community care during COVID-19: Guidance for regulated health-care providers (UPDATED)
• May 12, 2020: BC’s Restart Plan: Phase 2 Guidance in Development 
• May 8, 2020: What BC’s Restart Plan Means for Occupational Therapists
• March 23, 2020: Questions and Answers about the Provincial Health Officer’s March 23, 2020
• Update for Regulated Health Professionals
• FAQ on returning to work after travel
• FAQ on whether you should suspend services

BC Provincial Health Officer Updates

• November 16, 2020: Health Authority Regulated Health Professional SARS-CoV-2 Swabbing Order
• November 11, 2020: Confirming Scope of Provincial Mask Use Policy in Health Care Facilities Communique 2020-05
• May 15, 2020: COVID-19: Important Update from the Provincial Health Officer
• BC’s Restart Plan 
• COVID-19 Orders, Notices & Guidance
• March 23, 2020: Letter from the Provincial Health Officer on expectations of regulated health professionals
• March 16, 2020: Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response and latest updates
• March 16, 2020: Message from the Provincial Health Officer: Requests for information and new self-isolation advice for health care workers
• March 13, 2020: Message from the Provincial Health Officer

Informational Resources

• BC Centre for Disease Control
• BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
• Public Health Agency of Canada
• HealthLink BC
• Infection Prevention and Control Canada
• Government of Canada COVID-19 for Health Professionals
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Allocation Framework
• Provincial COVID-19 Task Force: Ethical Decision Making Framework
• BCCDC Poster for Health Professional Setting
• World Federation of Occupational Therapists COVID-19 Resource
• World Health Organization

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This webpage was first published on February 21, 2020. We update the time stamp each time we add new information.