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Member Benefits

Benefits of OSOT Membership....Can you afford to be without them?

Professional Liability (Malpractice) Insurance Plan

• OSOT liability insurance (malpractice) plan offered through LMS PROLINK
• Comprehensive liability, legal expenses, sexual abuse counselling fund coverage - COTO approved.
• Competitively priced!
• Clinic coverage for your private practice.
• Covers support personnel and students.
• No Deductible coverage for legal expenses for regulatory (college) proceedings.
• Complimentary extension to members who retire or take extended leaves.
• See program details.

Group Benefits Plan - Auto, Home, Extended Health Insurance, Critical Illness

• Access to large group extended health coverage rates - save 20 - 30%
• OT Services covered under extended health insurance plan!
• Programs offered and accessed through LMS PROLINK
• See program details


• For information about Home & Auto insurance, contact Waterloo Insurance at 1-866-247-7700 or visit their web site.

Legal Advisory Service

• Unlimited free access to telephone based legal advice on employment law, civil litigation, family law, landlord tenant issues, criminal, real estate law, wills/estate planning.
• Lawyer referral service -preferred rates- save 25%
• See program details.

CAA Roadside Assistance

• Roadside assistance if you need battery boosting, emergency roadside towing, lockout service and more.
• Save with group rates for first time members.
• See program details.

Venues for Professional Networking

• Regional membership forums.
• Provincial interest group networks.
• Linkages with other OT associations.
• OSOT committee involvement - contribute and benefit at the same time!
• See Members Only for OT Interest Group List

Member Services - Meeting and Anticipating Your Needs

• OSOT Office - call toll free (1-877-676-6768) or email
• Posters, OT promotional materials.
• WSIB replacement insurance for re-entry candidates.
• Practice resources
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• Monthly email updates and professional activities calendar
• Career opportunities and service/product advertisements.
• Workshop and conference listings.

Opportunities to Keep Informed/Abreast of Issues Affecting OT

• Regional membership forums.
• OSOT Office - a membership resource.
• OSOT Website: www.osot.on.ca
• Monthly membership email updates.
• Workshop and conference listings.

Representation of the Profession When and Where it Counts

• Representation to Government - Health, Education, Social Services, etc.
• Representation to other health professions.
• Advocacy for the professional and the profession.
• Response to current legislative and professional issues on behalf of Ontario OTs.
• Collective visibility and impact.

Public Relations - Promotion of Your Role and the Profession

• Provincial public relations strategy for profession.
• Public relations resources (member price advantage!)
• Promotion of profession to public, Government, local planning bodies.
• Provincial OT Week initiatives and resources.
• Career recruitment kit.
• Advocacy Resource Guide.

Opportunities for Continuing Professional Education

• Workshops, annual provincial conference, seminars. (member price advantage)
• Access to provincial interest group networks.
• Refresher/re-entry education resources.

Development of the Profession

• Professional leadership.
• Development of position statements/guidelines for practice, professional resources.
• Proactive identification of and attention to issues affecting OT practice.

Access to Research Funding

• OSOT Research Fund (OSOTRF) awards allocated annually to promote research education to develop skills and presentation of clinical research.

Opportunities for Your Personal/Professional Development

• Involvement in OSOT Board or committee activities.
• Participation in the development of provincial positions and responses to issues affecting OT practice in Ontario<./li>
• Workshops & conferences.

OT Student Services

• Complimentary student membership.
• Access to all OSOT programs and services above. (excluding Liability Insurance prior to graduation)
• Student liaisons at each program.
• Project ideas, placement opportunities and professional resources.
Don't Miss the Opportunity to Advance Yourself and Your Profession!