Registration

For an occupational therapist to practise in Manitoba and use the title “Occupational Therapist”, that individual must be registered with COTM.

When an occupational therapist (O.T.) first applies to be registered with COTM, the Board of Assessors checks to see that he or she meets the education and practice standards. If these are met, the registration can be processed, and once the new member pays the required fee he or she is registered to practise in Manitoba and thus use the title ‘Occupational Therapist’.

Registering with COTM demonstrates that this individual respects the public’s right to safe, competent and ethical occupational therapy services, and recognizes COTM’s role in supporting and monitoring practice.

Each year, occupational therapists must renew their registration by May 31. On the renewal form, members indicate that they have met the requirements to continue practising.
The Occupational Therapists Act and Regulation outline the categories or registers of members.

• The OT Act
• The OT Regulation