It's not too late to join or renew!

Has your CAOT-BC membership expired? Thinking about joining CAOT-BC? It's not too late! 

Your support ensures the viability of the only professional association that represents occupational therapy in BC. In addition, membership gives you access to all the benefits of CAOT plus many exclusive resources and benefits specifically catered to BC occupational therapists. For example:

• Advocacy initiatives aimed at improving access to occupational therapy in BC and communicating the value of occupational therapy to external stakeholders, including government. Your membership with CAOT-BC directly supports this vital work.

• Free access to evidence- thousands of full text journals through the Electronic Health Library of BC (eHLbc).

• The monthly OTalkBC newsletter includes community event listings, opportunities for continuing education, important updates from BC Bid and other agencies, career opportunities, and more.

• CAOT-BC Practice Networks provide a forum for sharing expertise and experience in occupational therapy in BC. With 12 active groups (meetings via webinar or teleconference) covering a wide range of practice areas, there is one to fit your needs.

• CAOT-BC Exclusives on BC Lions tickets, PNE passes and events, Broadway Across Canada (BC) shows, and more.

Renew today by logging in to www.caot.ca and completing the online renewal process, which can be accessed by clicking the large red ‘Renew’ button on your “My Account” page.  If you require a password reset to login to your profile on our new website, please contact our Membership Department directly (membership@caot.ca). 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the renewal process, any aspect of CAOT-BC membership, or if you would simply like to provide us with feedback.    

Thank you in advance for supporting the profession—You are CAOT-BC.

Giovanna Boniface, OT, CCLCP

National Director of Professional Affairs / Directrice nationale des affaires professionelles
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists / Association canadienne des ergothérapeutes
Tel: 1- 800-434-2268 ext. 265 Email: gboniface@caot.ca

Sarah Charles, OT

Service Coordinator for CAOT-BC / Coordonnatrice du service de l'ACE-CB

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists / Association canadienne des ergothérapeutes

Phone: 1-800-434-2268 ext. 245 Email: scharles@caot.ca

Last Day for Best Rate Renewal with CAOT-BC

Don't miss out on the best rate for joining or renewing with CAOT-BC. In addition to all the great benefits from CAOT at the national level, the regional chapter offers many province-specific benefits including:

• Province-wide visibility for occupational therapists through representation, promotion and advocacy activities
• Regional and practice representation with the Advisory Committee
• Access to over 5,100 full text journals through the electronic health library of BC (e-HLbc)
• Strong website, blog and social media presence
• Monthly newsletter
• Free access to fourteen (14) practice networks
• Member exclusive discounts to the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Giants, PNE/Playland, Broadway Across Canada and Park N Fly

All this for less than $1/day. Your membership matters and will help to give voice to occupational therapists across British Columbia--renew or join today!

Renew online now at www.caot.ca/membership: 

1. Login to My Account
2. Confirm your member type
3. Select your membership options and your CAOT Professional Liability Insurance package
4. Checkout through the CAOT Store

#OT365 #hcsm

Two Weeks Left for Best Rate CAOT-BC Renewal

It has never been a better time to be part of CAOT-BC, the first provincial chapter of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

In addition to all the great benefits from CAOT, the chapter offers many province-specific benefits including:

• Province-wide visibility for occupational therapists through representation, promotion and advocacy activities
• Regional and practice representation with the Advisory Committee
• Access to over 5,100 full text journals through the electronic health library of BC (e-HLbc)
• Strong website, blog and social media presence
• Monthly newsletter
• Free access to fourteen (14) practice networks
• Member exclusive discounts to the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Giants, PNE/Playland, Broadway Across Canada and Park N Fly

All this for less than $1/day. Your membership matters and will help to give voice to occupational therapists across British Columbia--renew or join today!

Renew online now at www.caot.ca/membership: 

1. Login to My Account
2. Confirm your member type
3. Select your membership options and your CAOT Professional Liability Insurance package
4. Checkout through the CAOT Store

#OT365 #hcsm

CAOT-BC Renewal Now Open

We have launched our 2017-2018 online renewal!

It has never been a better time to be part of CAOT-BC, the first provincial chapter of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

In addition to all the great benefits from CAOT, the chapter offers many province-specific benefits including:

• Province-wide visibility for occupational therapists through representation, promotion and advocacy activities
• Regional and practice representation with the Advisory Committee
• Access to over 5,100 full text journals through the electronic health library of BC (e-HLbc)
• Strong website, blog and social media presence
• Monthly newsletter
• Free access to fourteen (14) practice networks
• Member exclusive discounts to the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Giants, PNE/Playland, Broadway Across Canada and Park N Fly

Your membership matters and will help to give voice to occupational therapists across British Columbia--renew or join today!

PS: Don't forget to sign up for FIND an OT during renewal. With 4 categories there is a choice for everyone in public and private practice.


Renew online now at www.caot.ca/membership: 

1. Login to My Account
2. Confirm your member type
3. Select your membership options and your CAOT Professional Liability Insurance package
4. Checkout through the CAOT Store

#OT365 #hcsm

Join or Renew with CAOT-BC!

The early bird deadline may have passed, but you can join or renew your membership with CAOT-BC at anytime! Take advantage of all of the benefits and services we offer. Did you know it only costs 98 cents per day to support your professional association? 

Here are a few reasons to consider joining: 

Local Advocacy, Representation and Promotion: CAOT-BC is the voice of occupational therapists in BC. Through representation at local events, advocacy with local MLAs and government officials, and other promotional opportunities, CAOT-BC is always communicating the importance of occupational therapy in our province.

eHLbc: Evidence at your fingertips with access to e-HLbc free with your CAOT-BC membership. Search CINAHL, Medline, Biomedical Reference Collection and PsycINFO, or all databases at one link. Access abstracts for 6,148 journals, 5,100 full text journals and over 12 million citations.

Practice Networks: Covering a wide range of practice areas, practice networks provide a forum for sharing expertise and experience in occupational therapy in BC. CAOT-BC members have free access to meetings for the twelve active groups (with more to come in 2017!)


And much, much more. All this for less than $1 per day. Join/renew with CAOT-BC today!

#OT365 #valueofCAOT

Join or renew with CAOT-BC today!

CAOT-BC’s membership renewal is now open! Early bird rates are in effect until September 30, 2016. 

Take advantage of all of the benefits and services we are offering in 2016-2017. One of the many reasons to join or renew:

Local Advocacy, Representation and Promotion: CAOT-BC is the voice of occupational therapists in BC. Through representation at local events, advocacy with local MLAs and government officials, and other promotional opportunities, CAOT-BC is always communicating the importance of occupational therapy in our province.

Public Awareness Campaign: Make a sponsorship contribution during renewal. You can help sponsor the campaign by making a sponsorship during renewal. All contribution sizes are welcome!

Already renewed? Want to make a financial contribution separate to renewal? No problem, you can contribute directly here.

Read more about our public awareness activities.

Join/renew with CAOT-BC today! 

Join or renew with CAOT-BC today!

CAOT-BC’s membership renewal is now open! Early bird rates are in effect until September 30, 2016. 

Take advantage of all of the benefits and services we are offering in 2016-2017. One of the many reasons to join or renew:

Public Awareness Campaign: Make a sponsorship contribution during renewal. You can help sponsor the campaign by making a sponsorship during renewal. All contribution sizes are welcome!

Already renewed? Want to make a financial contribution separate to renewal? You can do so here.

Read more about our public awareness activities.

Communications: Stay connected with events, evidence, resources and news in BC. CAOT-BC members receive the monthly e-newsletter, OTalk BC, plus have the option to subscribeto the CAOT-BC blog and follow CAOT-BC on Twitter.

Join/renew with CAOT-BC today! 

Join or renew with CAOT-BC today!

CAOT-BC’s membership renewal is now open! Early bird rates are in effect until September 30, 2016. 

Take advantage of all of the benefits and services we are offering in 2016-2017. One of the many reasons to join or renew:

Practice Networks (Special Interest Groups): Covering a wide range of practice areas, practice networks (formerly SIGs) provide a forum for sharing expertise and experience in occupational therapy in BC. CAOT-BC members have free access to meetings for the twelve active groups (with more to come in 2017!)

Join/renew with CAOT-BC today!

Join or renew with CAOT-BC today!

CAOT-BC’s membership renewal is now open! Early bird rates are in effect until September 30, 2016. 

Take advantage of all of the benefits and services we are offering in 2016-2017. One of the many reasons to join or renew:

Member Exclusive Benefits: CAOT-BC members are eligible for exclusive rates on Vancouver Whitecaps tickets, PNE passes and events, Broadway Across Canada shows, and more! 

Join/renew with CAOT-BC today!

Join or renew with CAOT-BC today!

CAOT-BC’s membership renewal is now open! Early bird rates are in effect until September 30, 2016. 

Take advantage of all of the benefits and services we are offering in 2016-2017. One of the many reasons to join or renew:

eHLbc: Evidence at your fingertips with access to e-HLbc free with your CAOT-BC membership. Search CINAHL, Medline, Biomedical Reference Collection and PsycINFO, or all databases at one link. Access abstracts for 6,148 journals, 5,100 full text journals and over 12 million citations.

Join/renew with CAOT-BC today!

Last Day for Early Bird Rate!

It's not too late to renew your CAOT membership and take advantage of the early bird rate. Not only does membership connect you to thousands of your colleagues across Canada, it allows you to benefit from over $13,000 worth of benefits including:

• A member-by-member Professional Liability Insurance program that offers the best product for occupational therapists
• Insurance for Professional Practice 
• Group Affinity Programs
• Professional Development
• Advocacy & Government Relations
• Find an OT (launching in October 2015, this will be a premier service that helps people find the occupational therapy services they need)
• Periodicals & Publications
• Member Exclusive

In addition, if you complete the member survey before October 1, you will have a chance to win an iPad mini.

CAOT-BC Renewal is Now Open!

It's time to renew your membership with CAOT-BC. We have incorporated more benefits into renewal, so the process is smoother than ever.

For those of you who were part of the 2015 Private Practice Directory, we have listened to your feedback and incorporated suggestions into CAOT's new Find an OT service. Find an OT will replace the e-book format of the 2015 Private Practice Directory and will be launched in the 2015-216 year.

CAOT members will have a one-time exclusive offer to be listed on Find an OT for free up until December 31^st, 2015, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity during your renewal process.

Some key features of Find an OT are:

• Easy-to-use online searchable format
• An interactive map
• More search options including: areas of practice, contact information, language, ages served
• Promotional features including logo, photo, brief biography and social media
• Inclusion in BC and National Find and OT search platforms

Don’t miss your chance to try this enhanced listing service at no cost until December 31, 2015—be sure to select the option during renewal.

Click on the image below to get started--if you have any questions, send an email to membership@caot.ca 

Membership Renewal Now Open

CAOT-BC is heading into it's 3rd year as the voice of occupational therapy in BC, and thanks to you, we are growing both in size and in activity!

We are committed to our strategic priorities which will focus on representing your interests, promoting our profession, further development of our infrastructure and continuing to build to strengthen the occupational therapy community in BC.

We can't do it without you, so show your support and renew today. You can renew online or download a registration form that can be mailed or faxed to membership services.

To learn more about our activities this past membership year, click here.

Renew by October 1, 2014 for a chance to win prizes from CAOT and CAOT-BC.

Thank you!

CAOT-BC Membership Renewal: Early Bird Discount Ends Today

It's not too late to take advantage of early bird rates. Renew or register online today or contact membership if you have any questions.

CAOT-BC Lapsed Member Rate Starts April 1, 2013

Are you or a colleague that you know considering joining CAOT-BC? Now is the perfect time. Lapsed membership rates begin on April 1 for those who have not been a member of CAOT-BC for 2 or more years.

If you are planning to attend the upcoming national CAOT conference in Victoria, you can take advantage of the low early bird member conference rates up until April 9.

You can also take advantage of the low early bird rates to attend one of the seven (7) pre or post conference workshops.

In addition to reduced conference rates, members receive many great benefits from being a part of the integrated provincial and national occupational therapy association, including:

• BC specific advocacy
• BC specific representation
• BC specific promotion
• Support for professional issues
• Free access to all CAOT-BC special interest groups
• Access to CAOT-BC awards
• Streamlined and integrated provincial and national
• Free access to a variety of journals
• Access to group insurance rates (professional liability, clinic, commercial general liability, home, auto, health, pet, and more)
• Discounts on workshops, conferences, publications and promotional items
• Access to WFOT membership

Renew your commitment to the profession and to supporting occupational therapy and occupational therapists in BC--Join Today.

Please contact Managing Director, Giovanna Boniface to help you with renewal or joining CAOT-BC for the first time.

Win an Apple iPad! Renew your CAOT-BC membership before October 1, 2012

To begin, CAOT-BC would like to thank all of our members for the support you have given the organization since it's inception on October 1, 2011. From the Transition Committee, to the special interest groups and to the incoming Advisory Committee, support from occupational therapists across the province has been incredible over the past 6 months.

There has been a steady growth in our membership over the past year and we would like to grow even further. CAOT-BC represents approximately 50% of the occupational therapists in British Columbia. Information from the College of Occupational Therapists of BC tells us that there were 1935 registered occupational therapists in BC as of June 30, 2011. Just imagine how much stronger our voice would be if we reached even more occupational therapists!

While we are counting on your continued support, we are asking that you share your support of your professional association to promote becoming a member of CAOT-BC. How can you help us grow and strengthen our voice in BC?

• You will soon receive a package from CAOT with details about membership and member benefits to support your practice and advance our profession. Please share this information with your colleagues and co-workers
• Remember that membership in CAOT-BC provides you with all the benefits from the national organization as well as BC specific representation and advocacy
• New member? If someone has never been a member of CAOT they may be eligible to receive a special first time discounted membership
• Tell your colleagues about this blog. Registration is free and open to anyone
• Don't forget to complete your own registration online before October 1, 2012 in order to be eligible to win an iPad (contest details)

Working together, we can do more. Working together, the voice of occupational therapy in BC is louder and stronger. Working together, we are CAOT-BC.

-Giovanna