The standards and guidelines are developed by the College to set the minimum expectations and establish how occupational therapists should practice. They support professional practice by:
Current practice standards and guidelines:
Practice Standard: Recording Keeping
Practice Standard: Conflict of Interest
Practice Guideline: Informed Consent
Practice Guideline: Assigning Service Components to Support Personnel
Practice Guideline: Social Media
Practice Guideline: Scope of Practice
Practice Guideline: Virtual Care
The Code of Ethics establishes the values and principles to which the College expects occupational therapists to adhere. Occupational therapists are expected to be familiar with this code and to integrate it into their day-to-day practice.
Occupational therapists in Nova Scotia are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the values and principles established by The Code of Ethics in their day-to-day practice.
Competency documents describe the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are required for an occupational therapist to practice safely, effectively, and ethically. They set the professional standards for developing entry to practice requirements and continuing competency requirements. These are developed nationally by the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO) and are considered the standards for occupational therapists in any province in Canada.
Essential Competencies of Practice for Occupational Therapists in Canada, 3rd edition - CURRENT
Competencies for Occupational Therapists (Implementation - 2023)
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