Practice Resources

To advance the practice of occupational therapy in Canada, CAOT works with members and stakeholders to develop and disseminate evidence-informed tools that meet an expressed need, whether the output is in the form of a resource or a reference.

 

COVID-19 updates and resources for occupational therapists

Tools

Managing your career and advancing your practice requires access to a toolkit of resources.  CAOT is continually developing relevant materials for your personal use and for client referral:

• Career listing
• FIND an OT
• Product Recognition Program
• Research listing
• Driving and community mobility 
• Stories & fact sheets
• Role Papers
• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Advocacy Toolkit
• CAOT lexicon
• Home modifications
• CAOT social media guide

 
Reference Documents 

The role of occupational therapist in Canada’s health care system is continually evolving and requires access to a toolkit of relevant references to guide it.  CAOT leads and supports the profession with timely and thought-provoking documents that reflect the profession’s views and scholarly capabilities:

• Code of Ethics
• Elder Abuse
• National Driving Blueprints
• Occupational Therapy Canada
• Position Statements
• Professional Issue Forum Reports
• Profile of OT Practice
• Profile of OT Assistants
• Work with Military Guidance Document