Standard for Use of Title

Question 1

Standard for use of title

Answer 1

protected title “occupational therapist” or “OT Reg. (Ont.)

display the protected title “occupational therapist” or the designation “OT Reg. (Ont.)” in addition to their degrees. Even if holding a degree in occupational therapy, the individual must register with the College to use any version of the title “occupational therapist.”

“First Name Last Name, OT Reg. (Ont.), Case Manager.”

“student occupational therapist” or “student OT.”

“practising in” or “with a focus in.” One example is “First Name Last Name, OT Reg. (Ont.), Practising in Driver Rehabilitation.”

When communicating with clients and the public, use the protected title “occupational therapist” or the designation “OT Reg. (Ont.)” and the full name of the additional credentials. One example is “First Name Last Name, MSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont.), Certified Hand Therapist.”

When holding a doctorate degree such as a PhD or a clinical doctorate of occupational therapy (OTD), use the title “doctor” for only non-clinical purposes. Never use the title “doctor” when providing or offering to provide healthcare services.

Question 2

Individuals who have applied for registration with the College but are not yet registered are called …..

Answer 2

“applicants.”

Applicants are not legally entitled to work as occupational therapists in Ontario.

Question 3

individuals completing a College-approved clinical refresher placement under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist are called……..

Answer 3

“candidate occupational therapist.”