Please note that the COTNS office will be closed December 25, 26, 27 and 31, and offer only limited services on December 30. Regular office hours and services will resume January 2, 2025.

To help registrants manage their annual continuing competence requirements, the College will utilize the COTNS online portal to collect program information. The College will transition from paper-based Professional Development Plan and Professional Development Log forms to electronic versions available on the COTNS online portal.   The annual self-assessment will also transition from a paper-based form to…

We are pleased to announce that the new COTNS Online Portal is now  available. Please follow the link to access your previous registrant profile or click the Sign-Up button to initiate a new application. Individuals with a current application and current registrants will receive an email with information on how to access their account. What to expect…

COTNS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 The Board of Directors of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Online Only After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing…

February 20, 2024 The Board met virtually and completed the following items:

In accordance with the College’s Act, Regulations, and Policy 202.1 (Election of Board Members), the Nominations Committee is inviting nominations from registrants for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors.  Two 2-year terms, covering 2024-2026 are open.  Information on the nomination process and the nomination forms are available here. All nominations must be received by the College no later than June…

 January 11, 2024 The Board met virtually and completed the following items:

Effective December 12, 2023, COTNS is announcing key changes to the registration rules for the delivery of occupational therapy services virtually. Key changes include:  Please visit the following page for more information: Virtual Services

It’s Here – The Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada  The goal was to develop a single set of competencies that would clarify occupational therapy as a profession in Canada, ultimately advancing safe, effective, and ethical patient care. With guidance from occupational therapists and key stakeholders across Canada and through the collaborative work of the…

The College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS) is pleased to announce the release of our amended Registration Regulations.  These regulations are now in effect.   Highlights from the amendments include: Click here to view the updated regulations. The College will complete education sessions with registrants over the next few months.  Please stay tuned.