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College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario of Ontario – Code of Ethics & Guide to the Code of Ethics – Deadline: February 2, 2026
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College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
| Consultation on COTO Code of Ethics & Guide to the Code of Ethics |
| Share your feedback by Monday, February 2, 2026. The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario invites you to provide input on the draft Code of Ethics and the accompanying Guide to the Code of Ethics. Over the past year, we have collaborated with the Association of Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO) to develop a National Template for the Code of Ethics. Using this framework, we have created a draft version tailored to practice in Ontario, and we are now seeking your feedback. The new Code of Ethics will guide ethical and professional practice for all occupational therapists in Ontario, regardless of practice area. We also welcome feedback from system partners and members of the public about its clarity, application, and relevance. Your input will directly inform the final version of the Code and Guide that will be presented to the Board in early 2026. Review the draft Code of Ethics and Guide to Code of Ethics. Complete the Feedback Survey by February 2, 2026. Overview of the Proposed Guide to the Code of Ethics The accompanying guide: – Defines key concepts and terminology, including Risk Management Approaches and Trauma-Informed Approaches. – Provides background information, such as the legislative framework supporting ethical practice. – Introduces guidance on the ethical use of social media, virtual platforms, and generative artificial intelligence (AI). A central feature of the guide is the Ethical Practice Checklist. This checklist offers measurable indicators of ethical practice that can be used to describe one or more aspects of professional conduct. Practitioners can use these indicators as a self-reflection tool to support ethical decision-making in everyday practice. Tips for Providing Feedback – Review the draft Code of Ethics and Guide to the Code of Ethics. – Set aside 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. – Complete the survey all at once, or stop and resume later by using the same survey link and same device you used the first time (computer, tablet or smartphone). – Submit your response by Monday, February 2, 2026. Technical Support and Accessibility If you have any technical issues or experience difficulties, please contact smacgillivray@coto.org. Alternative formats (MS Word, telephone interview, etc.) are available upon request. Please contact smacgillivray@coto.org or call the College at 1-800-890-6570 ext. 243. We welcome your feedback and look forward to hearing from you. The proposed changes and a survey to provide feedback are available. Share your feedback by Monday, February 2, 2026. |
| There are various ways you can provide your feedback to the College. Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/MLCLTJK Email: kwoodland@coto.org Fax: 416-214-1173 Mail: Kim Woodland, Director of Programs College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario 20 Bay Street, Suite 900, P.O Box 78 Toronto, ON M5J 2N8 |
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