

The Prince Edward Island College of Occupational Therapists (PEICOT) is a governing body responsible for regulating the practice of occupational therapy in Prince Edward Island. All occupational therapists practising in Prince Edward Island must be registered members of PEICOT.
Our Mission is to protect the public by regulating occupational therapists to provide safe, ethical, and competent care.
Our Vision is to ensure Prince Edward Island residents receive quality occupational therapy services.
Mandate
The work of PEICOT differs from professional associations or interest groups, which are voluntary and serve the interests of professionals.
Our mandate is to protect the public by:
- setting standards for entry-to-practice for the profession;
- registering qualified occupational therapists;
- setting standards for ongoing practice and ethical conduct;
- establishing guidelines and quality assurance programs for registered occupational therapists to ensure they practise safely, ethically and competently;
- monitoring quality of practice; and
- investigating any complaints raised about a registrant's practice.
College news and announcements
- Code of Ethics consultation
- Nov 09 2026
- Registrant feedback requested
The College is inviting all registered occupational therapists in PEI to review the proposed Code of Ethics and provide feedback as part of the consultation process. - Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
- Nov 09 2026
- New practice authorization for occupational therapists in PEI
The College would like to inform occupational therapists that Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is now a permitted therapeutic intervention for occupational therapists practicing in PEI, subject to special authorization. - Introducing the Quality Assurance program
- Feb 12 2025
- Important—a new renewal requirement
The new mandatory program allows College registrants to identify new areas of learning and then participate in continuous quality-improving activities that reflect evolving practice and the expectations for safe, effective and ethical services.