CAOT-BC Publishes Briefing Note to Address Shortage of Occupational Therapists in BC

CAOT-BC is pleased to announce the publication of a briefing note “Occupational Therapists Shortage in British Columbia” .  This publication will be used in advocacy efforts to increase the number of occupational therapists educated within BC.

CAOT-BC would like to thank the BC Workforce Collaborative for their collaboration on this project and recognize the following individuals for their guidance, contributions and support in the development and review of this document.

Catherine Backman, PhD, FCAOT

Professor and Head, Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, UBC

Patti Erlendson OT MHA

VCH Practice Leader Occupational Therapy

Kathy Corbett

Registrar/CEO, College of Occupational Therapists of BC

Les Smith, BSc (OT), MSc

Director of Programming, Child Development Centre of Prince George & District Association

Brenda Loveridge, BPT, MSc, PhD

Associate Dean, Health Professions, Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Lori Cyr, OT

Occupational Therapy Practice Coordinator/Clinical Resource Therapist, Mary Pack Arthritis Program

Linda Hirsekorn BSR (OT)

Director of Quality Assurance, Community Therapists

Heather Boersma,

Program Manager - Therapy Professions, BC Ministry of Health