It is important to stay current with the information, professional development opportunities and trends from professional associations. These associations are highly relevant to both occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is the national organization that supports more than 20,000 occupational therapists (OTs), occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and students who work or study in Canada. OTs improve the health and well-being of Canadians by working in partnership with people and communities that help them participate more fully in activities that are important to their everyday lives. CAOT provides resources, services and learning opportunities that assist OTs in achieving excellence in their professional practice.
CPA members are rehabilitation professionals dedicated to the health, mobility, and fitness of Canadians. In partnership with provincial and territorial Branches and practice Divisions, the CPA enables members to learn, share knowledge, and enhance practice. The CPA provides resources, education, ideas, and advocacy to enable our professional community to better serve Canadians.
The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario regulates physiotherapists, also known as physical therapists, to ensure the ongoing improvement of the practice of physiotherapists and to serve the public interest.
The Ontario branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, OPA is a professional organization whose mission is to provide leadership, support and advocacy for its members so that Ontarians can access quality physiotherapy services when and where they need it.
The Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) is the provincial professional association of occupational therapists, student occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants. With focus in the areas of Member Services, Government Relations, Professional Promotion, Professional Development and Practice Support, the Society serves and represents the interests of members in Ontario.
