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Protecting the public<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

COTO is here to oversee the practice of occupational therapists (OTs) in Ontario. We provide helpful information so you can make informed decisions about your care provider. We are here to answer questions about occupational therapists so you know what to expect when you are receiving services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Register<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professionalism<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerns\/Complaints<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your right to safe care<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Ontario, you have the right to receive safe, competent, ethical care from your occupational therapist. Be confident in that right because the government has laws and rules in place to protect you. Occupational therapists are accountable for the quality of care they provide. The College ensures that accountability in a number of ways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Registration requirements<\/mark> to become an occupational therapist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We make sure occupational therapists have met strict educational requirements and standards to become registered to practice in Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn about registration requirements<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Using our public register to confirm an occupational therapist is registered<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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