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Module Information

The 2025 National eLearning Module on Advancing Culture, Equity and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice is now available in both English and French.

  • The national eLearning module was developed in partnership with the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO) that is comprised of occupational therapy regulatory bodies across Canada. In addition, many other valued partners contributed to this module.
  • The module was developed by occupational therapists…for occupational therapists. Occupational therapists from advisory groups, including those representing Indigenous and other equity-deserving/denied communities, as well as OTs with specific knowledge in culture, equity, and justice, generously contributed their perspectives to shape this module.
  • A diverse group of caregivers and clients that have used occupational therapy services shared their experiences and formed the foundation of the strategies that are presented.
  • The module aims to enhance learning and change as OTs incorporate these practices into their daily work.

All registrants must complete the eLearning Module as part of their Competence Maintenance requirements. The deadline for completion is December 31, 2025.

Accessing the Module

  • The eLearning module is available at this link: https://ot-elearning.skillbuilder.co
  • To access the module and accompanying resources, you must sign in to the ACOTRO eLearning Portal. Click on the link above and then click on the Sign In button:
  • If you previously created an account with ACOTRO in 2022 to complete the e-Learning module “Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada”, sign in using that account. Please note:
    • You may need to re-set your password.
    • Your username is most likely the e-mail address you used to sign up in 2022.
  • If you have never created an account with ACOTRO before, or you cannot remember your account username, you can create an account:
    • When creating an account, it is very important that you enter your legal first and last name and use the same e-mail you use to log into the NSOTR Portal. You can confirm that e-mail by logging into the Portal. (This will allow us to easily identify which registrants have completed the course.)
    • Ensure that you enter “Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator” as your organization.
    • You can choose the language of the training from the drop-down:
  • After creating an account, you will receive an e-mail from “SkillBuilder Notications” asking you to verify your account. Click on the “Verify Your Account” link and enter your username and password to log in.
  • Once you are logged in, you can access the module by clicking on the course image on the main page of the ACOTRO e-Learning Portal:
  • Then start the module content by clicking here:
  • You can download the module learning documents by clicking here:
  • Once the module is complete, you can download a certificate for your records by clicking here:
  • You do not need to provide a certificate to the Regulator to prove you have completed the module unless the Regulator requests it from you directly.

Tips for Completing the Module

  • Allocate about 1 to 1.5 hours: depending on your learning style and interaction with the reflective questions, the module takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to complete.
  • Reflective questions: Take time with the reflective questions. They’re meant to help you pause, process, and connect the content to your own practice. Reflect thoughtfully and revisit them as needed. You can input directly on the screen or by downloading/printing the Reflective Question Guide. Your responses are not being stored or collected.
  • Save your progress: you can complete the module in more than one sitting or step away from your computer. The system will automatically save your progress.
  • Feedback survey: once finished, you are welcome to provide feedback about the module using the 2025 National eLearning Module National Survey, also available on the module website.

Assistance with the Module

Contact us if:

  • You have any difficulty accessing the module through the website or require accommodation in order to engage with the course content
  • You would like help navigating the module or the ACOTRO e-Learning Portal
  • You have technical problems with the module

You can connect with us via e-mail at info@nsotr.ca or by phone at 902-455-0556. If writing via e-mail, please provide as much information as you can about your problem. If possible, provide a screenshot showing the issue.