Occupational therapists MUST be registered with the College of Occupation Therapists to use the title "occupational therapist" and practice legally in British Columbia.
You can verify an occupational therapist is registered with the college by calling us at (250) 386-6822 or at 1-866-386-6822 (toll-free in B.C.). You can email the college: .College registrants also hold registration certificates and registration cards indicating that they are registered members of the college for the current year. You may ask your occupational therapist to see his or her card or certificate at any time.