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Date and Time: September 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Time
Webinar Description:
In response to the increasing demand for occupational therapy services, this webinar delves into the critical topic of occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and their role.
Prevalent myths surrounding the OTA role hinder the optimization of occupational therapy services in our province. This webinar will address these misconceptions, providing accurate information and valuable resources to support informed decision-making.
Join us for an engaging webinar where we dissect the intricacies of the OTA role in Ontario, drawing insights from a comprehensive provincial environmental scan and national evaluations. Whether you're a leader in organizational management, an employer seeking to maximize efficiency, or a new or seasoned OT/OTA looking to improve your practice, this discussion offers actionable knowledge for enhancing teamwork and improving quality of care.
Let's remove barriers and amp up occupational therapy quality of care to support OTs and OTAs working effectively to enhance treatment frequency, effectiveness, safety, and equitable access to our needed services in Ontario.
By the end of this webinar you will:
- Understand and dispel the prevalent myths surrounding the role of occupational therapist assistants in Ontario.
- Explain the impact that effective OT-OTA collaboration can have to optimize the quality of care of occupational therapy services.
- Discuss the implications associated with inadequate or ineffective OT-OTA partnerships, emphasizing the importance of cohesive teamwork for sustaining the integrity and advancement of the occupational therapy profession.
Presenters:
Teresa Avvampato (she/her), OT Reg. (Ont.), MSc (OT), DSc (c), Durham College is an occupational therapist with 20 years experience. Clinically, she has worked in paediatrics, mental health, acute care and private practice. For the past decade she has worked in post-secondary education, teaching as well as developing, launching, and evaluating new clinical and educational programs. She is also a professor, researcher and research coordinator. Teresa works with diverse community partners from research impact to quality of care when therapists work with assistants to expand treatment frequency, intensity, and access to rehabilitation.
Debra Cooper (she/her), BAHSc, OTA/PTA, University Health Network - Lyndhurst, Spinal Cord brings over a decade of dedicated experience as an occupational therapist assistant and physiotherapist assistant, specializing in neurological rehabilitation and wheelchair seating. She is a passionate advocate for the OTA and PTA profession, clinical education, and fostering the enhancement of collaborative relationships between therapists and assistants. Debra actively contributes to the OTA & PTA College Education Accreditation Program and will be assuming a new role on their Joint Accreditation Committee as of October 2024. Since 2018, she has been the Chair of CAOT's OTA & PTA Practice Network, serving as an OTA representative and a dynamic collaborative partner. Recently, Debra was named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Helen P. LeVesconte Award for volunteerism to celebrate her impactful contributions to occupational therapy in Canada.
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