The mandate of the College is to serve and protect the public. Accordingly, when it is determined that a member’s conduct amounts to unprofessional conduct then the goal will be to protect the public by ensuring that a disciplined member does not put the public at risk in the future.

Discipline might range from an order to re-train or practice under supervision to suspension or cancellation of an occupational therapist’s registration. There are a  number of factors taken into consideration in determining the proper sanction for an offence. The need to protect the public and ensure the safe and proper practice of occupational therapy remains paramount.