OSOT Professional Development

OSOT can be your ‘one stop shop’ to easily access PD via various platforms including in person
networking options and through e-learning.  Become familiar with OSOT's ongoing PD offerings which include:   

OSOT's Annual Conference                                                                                                                              

• Typically held in the fall of each year. 
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Workshops

• Targeted to meet member-identified learning
  needs to support practice excellence.
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Webinars

• Enable OTs across the province to participate in professional development that promotes knowledge/awareness, clinical skill development and practice excellence.
• Scheduled 1-2 times per month. Check OSOT's Upcoming Events to learn about new offerings.
• OSOT webinars are archived and available to watch anytime with OSOT's Archived Webinars page

York University's Health Leadership & Learning Network

• OSOT has partnered with York University's Health Leadership & Learning Network to offer a 7% registration discount on select course offerings. Use promo code "OSOT7%" and your OSOT member number to save.
• Patient Navigation Certificate
• Advanced Patient Navigation Certificate
• Wound Care Certificate
• Advanced Wound Care Certificate
• Motivational Interviewing Certificate
• Chronic Disease Management Health Coach Certificate
• New Clinical Leader Professional Certificate being offered at a 10% discount when 2 or more OSOT members register together. Use promo code "OSOT10%" when registering.

Podcasts

• OSOT has two podcast series:

• New OTs on the Block - engaging occupational therapy students and new graduates with information to help them succeed after graduation
• Leadership in Motion - celebrating the incredible achievements of occupational therapists as leaders. From emerging leaders to well established and respected heads of organizations.

Other Workshops & Courses

• Learn about upcoming professional development opportunities of interest to occupational therapists.
• Filter by location, date, and topic.
• Post upcoming events that you think are of interest to occupational therapists - it's free!

Supporting your Annual Professional Development Planning

• Let OSOT assist you to meet your personal professional development objectives and your annual obligations to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario including understanding your Quality Assurance requirements and timelines. 
• Check out OSOT Professional Development Tips for the OT.
• View the OSOT Professional Development Event Refund Policy.

Contribute to OSOT Professional Development Programming

• Do you have any webinar or workshop topic ideas? Do you have speakers you would highly recommend?
  
• Let your PD and practice support needs be known! We work to be as member driven as possible and are best informed when members share their needs freely.
• Share your needs and interests today - email osot@osot.on.ca