What Guides COTM?

COTM is established as the regulator for the profession of occupational therapy in the Province of Manitoba through legislation – namely, The Occupational Therapists Act.

COTM has a duty to protect the public, making sure that occupational therapists practise in a safe, ethical, and competent manner.

Despite the name, COTM Is not an educational institution nor does COTM provide any clinical services. In some other jurisdictions COTM would be referred to as a licensing board.

Vision Statement

Quality Occupational Therapy - Accountable to Manitobans

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to protect the public by regulating occupational therapy practice in Manitoba.

Mandate

“The College must carry out its activities and govern its members in a manner that serves and protects the public interest.” The Occupational Therapists Act (2002).

Organizational Values

Excellence - We strive to be and do the very best.
Leadership - We demonstrate best practices in regulation.
Respect - We trust our partners and work openly and honestly.
Innovation - We collaborate to create unique approaches to opportunities and challenges.
Integrity - We operate with fairness and transparency to ensure accountability.
Stewardship - We are careful and accountable for all funds and are especially conscious of the impact of our decisions on our members.
Social Accountability - We consider the welfare of the community in which we operate.

Strategic Plan 2023- 2026 - A Summary

Strategic Direction #1: Ensuring Confidence in OT Regulation and Risk Assessment

Objectives:

To monitor and respond to developing changes that are on the provincial, national and/or global stage
To ensure relevant and appropriate information about COTM is available to the public and COTM members

Strategic Direction #2 -Advancing Quality Practice by OTs

Objectives:

To enhance ethical practice among OTs
To reflect evolving practice through professional standards
Evolve the Continuing Competence Program to incorporate updated national occupational therapy competencies, including supporting members to understand regulatory expectations related to the Culture, Equity and Justice competencies aimed at developing culturally safer occupational therapy in the public interest
To advance the Continuing Competence Program by developing Competence Evaluation and Competence Improvement components
To support OT Council members in understanding TRC recommendations
Ensure COTM Council members and staff have knowledge of cultural safety* and apply this knowledge to their work with members and the public
To Consider and apply evidence-informed, accessible, and innovative approaches in CCP development related to cultural safety for COTM members
To advance opportunities for quality practice through OT mentorship programs

Strategic Direction #3: Sustaining strong governance, financial and organizational practices

Objectives:

To evaluate the effectiveness of resource management – financial
To develop and maintain a representative council and competency-based board (recruitment)
To use Complaints and Investigations themes to strengthen COTM support processes for both members and the public
To review and improve COTM’s physical and virtual accessibility