Date and Time: May 13, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Time

Webinar Description:
This webinar is recommended for clinicians and leaders seeking to optimize Occupational Therapist (OT) and Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) collaboration within the clinical environment, to strengthen team functioning through an evidence-informed education module created by Teresa Avvampato called Working Together for Optimal Outcomes: The Occupational Therapist (OT) and OT-Assistant in Canada . Participants will be introduced to research supporting an intentional OT–OTA collaborative practice model, demonstrating how patient-centered assignments and structured collaboration can optimize workforce capacity, improve provider engagement and enhance quality of care. The webinar will highlight key findings from the research, in part funded by the OSOT Research Fund, including themes that offer deeper insight into the factors that support successful collaboration, role clarity, and trust within teams. Understanding these themes will help participants translate evidence into practical strategies that can be applied to onboarding, team development, and day-to-day collaborative practice.

By the end of this webinar you will:

• Understand the results of a research study evaluating an education module designed to foster interprofessional collaboration amongst OT and OTAs.
• Translate evidence-based insights into practical approaches that support workforce capacity, provider engagement, and high-quality patient care. 
• Learn how enhanced communication and role clarity can contribute to more effective OT-OTA collaboration and improved team dynamics.
• Identify and apply actionable strategies for implementation in a hospital setting, including onboarding, education and collaborative daily practices. 
• Consider the impact of collaborative practice on patient outcomes and key clinical indicators, such as length of stay.
   

Presenters:
Bradley Pinto is a professional practice leader, who has been with Trillium Health Partners since 2018. In recognition of his contributions to clinical excellence, he received the Trillium Health Partners Allied Health Professional of the Year Award in 2020. Bradley brings extensive leadership experience through his roles as Project Lead with the Quality Improvement Academy, Operations Lead for the Workplace Violence Quality Improvement Plan, and Co-Chair of both the Interprofessional Advisory Council and the 5J Unit Practice Council. He has also contributed as a Working Group member to the Foundations of Clinical Excellence initiative, supporting the advancement of clinical standards and practice transformation across the organization. Bradley is known for his integrity, commitment to mentorship, and strong dedication to collaboration and quality improvement. 

Thuy Luong is the Professional Practice Leader for Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, and Music Therapy at Trillium Health Partners. She brings a strong combination of frontline clinical expertise and regulatory knowledge, informed by her role as a Board Director with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. At THP, Thuy has contributed to organizational change and practice advancement through her involvement with the Interprofessional Advisory Council and as a super-user for the OneTHP–One People Experience digital transformation. Thuy is known for her strong commitment to collaboration, quality improvement, and evidence-informed practice, and is passionate about advancing consistent, high-quality interprofessional care.

Fees: (All fees are plus HST)

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