A Course for CTO Coordinators, Physicians and Others Involved in CTOs in Ontario
Course Overview
CTOs are issued by physicians as a way to ensure people with serious mental health conditions remain well in the community. They outline the treatment, care and supervision that a person will receive. CTOs last for six months, and include a comprehensive treatment plan, which outlines aspects like medication, medical appointments, services and community supports.1
The goal of this course is to increase knowledge and awareness of CTOs for CTO coordinators, physicians and others in Ontario.
1. Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office. (2016). Available here. Accessed November 14, 2018.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recall legislation related to CTOs and be aware of clinical implications
- Identify and explain the steps in the CTO process
- Identify appropriate community treatment plan content
- Distinguish past court and Consent and Capacity Board decisions, and the application to clinical practice
- Identify responsibilities regarding the ministry data entry system and billing practices related to CTOs
Delivery Method
This online course requires you to use an internet browser, but the system does not support Microsoft Internet Explorer. For more details, please read the browser and compatibility support page.
Certification
You will earn a certificate of completion upon successfully completing the course.
Course Requirements
All learners must complete the following:
- All pages within the modules
- All activities within the modules
- End-of-module review exercises