Benefits
CAOT-Qc is your provincial representative. Together we strengthen occupational therapy, building excellence for the profession and better health and well-being for Quebecers.
Occupational therapists registered to work in Quebec are not required to complete the National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (NOTCE) in order to be a member of CAOT.Membership with CAOT and CAOT-Qc is combined. Choosing to belong to CAOT in Quebec gives you exclusive provincial benefits through CAOT-Qc, in addition to all that CAOT has to offer including access to:
- CAOT Professional Liability Insurance, comprehensive protection the covers legal costs in the event of disciplinary action,
- Find a Mentor, for those wanting to take their career to the next level,
- CAOT Practice Networks, to connect with peers and build capacity in a specific area of practice, and
- Member discounts on professional development and conference, low annual fees for new practitioners and much more.
CAOT provides:
Dedicated leadership. The CAOT-Qc Managing Director works on behalf of members to deliver chapter-specific initiatives that affect your practice and create networking opportunities that build a sense of community. The CAOT-Qc Advisory Committee helps to prioritize chapter activities based on a broad spectrum of occupational therapy input. Professional development. CAOT-Qc advances excellence in occupational therapy through collaboration with regional experts on member initiatives such as:
- The Agent of Change project. An exclusive training program developed and delivered in collaboration with recherche-action to build individual skills aimed at increasing representation and visibility for occupational therapy across the region.
- U of M webinar series. Working in partnership University of Montreal's continuing professional development program, CAOT Members and Associates receive preferred rates on a catalogue of French and English language professional development.
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Member communication. Members stay connected and share the latest news and resources with CAOT-Qc’s dedicated communications: |
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Managing Director of CAOT-Qc
Soëla Bandaly, OT, B.Sc.-M.Sc.
Soëla Bandaly graduated from the Bachelor-Master’s continuum in Occupational Therapy at the University of Montreal. Her passion sprung forth at the early stages of her education as she got involved in school organizations and associations which aimed to increase the visibility of the profession. Moreover, Soëla was selected as an ambassador for the University of Montreal and went on a student exchange program in Sydney, Australia, where she gained valuable international perspective.
Ever since she graduated, she has been working in private practice with varied populations (physical/mental health). In addition to her role as a clinician, she is also the director of a virtual clinic, a project in which she played an essential role in developing, in order to offer accessible rehabilitation services during the pandemic. In the past few years, she continues to be a mentor for new OTs and is involved in the onboarding process and peer support program both regionally and nationally at her workplace.
Over the years, she has developed a particular interest in mental health. She advocates for the cause on social media and has been involved in the Bell Let’s Talk campaign every year, since its inception. In addition, she has held the position of Web Communicator for the Revue des Ergothérapeutes du Québec ERG-go! since 2016. This journal covers many relevant topics in occupational therapy, such as clinical experiences of OTs in Quebec and internationally, emerging practices in occupational therapy and related fields, and current issues that influence our daily practice. Furthermore, she was a member on the board of the Association Québécoise des Ergothérapeutes en Pratique Privée (AQEPP) for more than 2 years. This organization aims to promote the recognition, development, and representation of occupational therapy in private practice, among the population and government organizations in Quebec.
Soëla is passionate about her profession and is joining the CAOT-QC in winter 2023, with the desire to continue to promote, support and advocate for occupational therapy and ultimately ensure that it has its place as one of the pillars in healthcare in today’s society.
Email: aceqc@caot.ca
Awards
CAOT-Qc members are eligible for all CAOT program awards and may nominate colleagues.
Provincially, CAOT-Qc supports the following regional awards through a call for nominations in Quebec :
- CAOT-Qc Occupational Therapist of the Year Award
- Recognition Awards - Quebec
Recipients of the Occupational Therapist of the Year Award at CAOT-Qc
With its "Occupational Therapist of the Year" award, the Quebec chapter of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists recognizes the exceptional contribution of members residing in Quebec who have devoted themselves to the profession throughout their career. One (1) award will be presented each year.
2023 Recipient - Nathalie Bier
Nathalie is recognized for her exceptional contribution to the profession, both in terms of her commitment to the profession and her dedication to the training of occupational therapy students, make her an outstanding candidate for the CAOT-Qc Occupational Therapist of the Year award. Bier has made a name for herself in Quebec and internationally with her research program dedicated to home support for elderly people with pathological cognitive aging, as well as her significant contribution to occupational therapy teaching.
Past Recipients
| 2022 - Dominique Giroux |
| 2021 - Caroline Storr |
| 2020 - Suzanne Rouleau |
| 2019 - Noemi Cantin |
| 2018 - Marie-Josée Tessier |
| 2017 - Annie Carrier |
Citation Award Recipients - Québec
The purpose of the Citation Award is to recognize in each province or territory the contribution/achievement of an organization, program or individual (who is not an occupational therapist) in areas related to the health and well-being of Canadians. A maximum of two (2) awards per province or territory may be given annually.
2021 - Pénélope McQuade
Popular television and radio host, Pénélope McQuade received occupational therapy services following a serious car accident in May 2009. Since then, whether on television or radio, Ms. McQuade has never missed an opportunity to talk about the profession of occupational therapy. She says the services she received in occupational therapy were key to her return home and to work. Through her own experience, she brilliantly conveys the occupational essence of the profession. She describes occupational therapy as "a profession and a fascinating world. More broadly, Ms. McQuade demonstrates a strong commitment to the health and well-being of the population by remaining involved with the facilities that provided her care following her accident. She was an ambassador for a major fundraising campaign for the Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal. As a great friend of the Foundation of the Gingras-Lindsay Rehabilitation Institute of Montreal, she took part in an artistic project featuring people who have used rehabilitation services, the idea being to highlight the self-improvement they demonstrate. She even shared her experience by visiting young people in schools. Thus, by generously using her experience and notoriety, Ms. McQuade promotes occupational therapy to the general public and contributes to the funding and outreach of several health care institutions.
2020 - Maestro Kent Nagano
2019 - Patrick Lagacé
2018 - Alliance du personnel professionnel et technique de la santé et des services sociaux (APTS)
2017 - Dr. Raymond Perrault
2016 - Hélène Sylvestre
2015 - Louise Dauphinais
2008 - Centre d’Action en Prévention et Réadaptation de l’Incapacité au travail
2005 - Réjean Hébert