2) re-entering the profession after a period of absence and are unable to demonstrate the currency of their practice—they may be required to write or re-write the national certification exam, complete a supervised practicum and complete any coursework or training requirements identified during the competency assessment; or 3) Internationally Educated (IEOT) applicants who have been assessed on the basis of substantial equivalence but may be waiting to write the national certification exam or complete a supervised practicum. Provisional Register permits are valid for up to one year. Courtesy Register Occupational Therapists who normally reside outside of Alberta and wish to teach or provide Occupational Therapy services temporarily in Alberta must register with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. Applicants must have an unrestricted practice permit with another licensing/registering organization and have a time limitation attached to their tenure in Alberta. During the reporting period 19 30-day courtesy permits were issued.
As at Feb. 28, 2019
As at Feb. 29, 2020
Total on the General Register Total on the General Register with Condition Total on the Provisional Register Total on the Courtesy Register
2205
2290
1
0
16
6
1 0 2223
0 1 2297
Total Suspended Total Members
A total of 2297 members renewed their registration. During the 2019–2020 registration year, 161 new applications were processed, including new graduates and new members from outside of Alberta and Canada. During the same period, 87 registrations were cancelled for various reasons such as leave of absence, moving out of province and retirement. One person was transferred from the General Register with Condition to Suspended status. With the exception of the one suspended member, no applicants were denied registration in the 2019–2020 year. Reviews by Council There were no reviews by Council regarding registrations during the 2019–2020 year.
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ALBERTA COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS ANNUAL REPORT 2019–2020
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