All Archived Webinars

The list below is our extensive collection of archived webinars. Some webinars are complimentary to members while others have a discounted fee. Members will need to log into our site in order to receive the member rate and non-members will be asked to create a website account in order to make a purchase.

Once you have selected one or more webinars from the available categories on the left menu, you can complete the order process by clicking on the "Proceed to Checkout" button or the "CART" icon at the top of the page. Instructions to access the webinar along with links to any resource material will be provided on the confirmation page as well as in a separate email that will be sent to you immediately following the transaction.

Ordering paid webinars for a group? The group rate for paid webinars is $250 per webinar. Buy 2 paid webinars get 1 paid webinar free! Please contact osot@osot.on.ca to register.

2020 OSOT Conference - Opening Keynote: Enabling Equity

PRESENTED BY: Amie Tsang, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Zehra Haque, MScOT Candidate 2020

OSOT 2020 Virtual Conference Session - Opening Keynote: Enabling Equity
Health equity provides an entry point for occupational therapists to understand how systemic issues affect our day-to-day work at the individual level. A shared language for OTs to begin the journey of addressing issues of health equity is discussed.
This session is 1 hour in duration.

Regular price: 50.00
Discounted member price: 25.00

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A Primer for OTs New to Working in School Settings

PRESENTED BY: Cathie Kissick OT Reg. (Ont.) and Debra Kennedy OT Reg. (Ont.) of OSOT's School-Based Occupational Therapy Team

Share education law and regulations impacting OT practice.
Identify challenges in school environments and strategies for success.
Highlight current evidence for school-based practice.
Support inter-professional understanding by introducing concepts that are foundation for educators.

Regular price: 75.00
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Addictions 101

PRESENTED BY: Tammy Heise, RN, BN, CPMHN (C) and Elle Diniz, BSc, MSc

Stigma in addiction.
Addictions as a disease.
Opioid crisis - the facts.

Regular price: 25.00
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Advancing Occupational Therapy in Ontario 2020-21

PRESENTED BY: Christie Brenchley, OT Reg. (Ont.), Executive Director, Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

Identify known challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and shares OSOT priorities over the new 2020-21 membership year.
Share OSOT's 2020-21 plans for promoting occupational therapy services.
Learn how to contribute to our continuing effort to advance occupational therapy in Ontario.

Regular price: 25.00
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Amplifying the Community Voice - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario

PRESENTED BY: Peter Athanasopolous, Senior Manager of Public Policy and Government Relations at SCI Ontario

Programs and services at SCI Ontario
New initiatives on access to mobility devices in Ontario
Share community perspectives and results from an independent review

Regular price: 25.00
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Application of Guidelines for TBI - Community Based

PRESENTED BY: Corinne Kagan Senior Program Director, ABI Ontario Neurotrama Foundation, Esther McEvoy OT Reg. (Ont.), B.H.Sc, and Tracy Milner OT Reg. (Ont.), MCIS (OT), BA (HKin)

Introducing and provding an overview of the new guidelines for TBI.
Identifying key implications for occupational therapy practice within the community and hospital environments.
Exploring strategies for implementing guidelines into clinical practice, including identification of potential barriers and challenges.

Regular price: 25.00
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Application of Guidelines for TBI - Hospital

PRESENTED BY: Corinne Kagan Senior Program Director, ABI Ontario Neurotrama Foundation, Esther McEvoy OT Reg. (Ont.), B.H.Sc, and Tracy Milner OT Reg. (Ont.), MCIS (OT), BA (HKin)

Introducing and provding an overview of the new guidelines for TBI.
Identifying key implications for occupational therapy practice within the community and hospital environments.
Exploring strategies for implementing guidelines into clinical practice, including identification of potential barriers and challenges.

Regular price: 25.00
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Auto Insurance Sector Practice - COVID-19 - April 2, 2020

PRESENTED BY:

Sandra Carter, OT Reg. (Ont.), Practice Consultant, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Elinor Larney, OT Reg. (Ont.), Registrar, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Karen Rucas, OT Reg. (Ont.) and OSOT Government Lead in the Auto Insurance Sector
Hazel Wood, OT Reg. (Ont.), Member of OSOT’s Auto Insurance Sector Team

What is required in order to do telepractice? (e.g. video)
What telepractice platforms can we use? (FaceTime? Instagram video chat? Zoom? etc?)
Are you able to assess/observe functional strength? If so, how?
Which MVA insurers are allowing billing for telemedicine?
Is it appropriate to provide in-home treatment at present, with PPE, after doing a pre-visit screen and with client consent?

Regular price: 25.00
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Be a Community Leader: Become a CarFitter

PRESENTED BY: Tamalea Stone, BA(Hons), BHScOT(C), OT Reg. (Ont.)

Learn about the CarFit program: purpose, status and successes to date.
Why it is a good "fit" with OT?
How to become a "CarFitter" - future training opportunities.

Regular price: 25.00
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Bridging the Transition From Homelessness To Housed:
A Social Justice Framework to Guide Occupational Therapists

PRESENTED BY: Carrie Anne Marshall, PhD., OT Reg. (Ont.) and Rebecca Gewurtz, PhD., OT Reg. (Ont.)

Describe the research providing a foundation for the Bridging the Transition Framework.
Provide an overview of the Bridging the Transition Framework.
Summarize the competencies needed for occupational therapists to support homeless individuals across the transition from homeless to housed.

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Challenges of Dementia Care: Are We Doing the Right Thing?

PRESENTED BY: Sylvia Davidson MSc, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Consider the challenges of dementia care from an occupational therapy focus.
Consider how to maintain a client-centered focus in the face of cognitive impairment.
How to balance the risks.

Regular price: 50.00
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Child and Youth Mental Health - An Introduction

PRESENTED BY: Donna Dennis, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Impact of mental health issues on occupational development.
Assessment and treatment options.
Advocacy for expanding and enhancing the role of OT.

Regular price: 75.00
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Child and Youth Mental Health: Holistic Functional Approach

PRESENTED BY: Ashley Jakovljevic, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Liz Nielsen, OT Reg. (Ont.)

How to use a holistic functional lens for assessment and goals setting.
How to consider the complex interactions between social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and developmental skills sets and how this affects mental wellness and daily participation.
Use case scenarios to illustrate how this approach looks in practice.

Regular price: 75.00
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Child and Youth Mental Health: Interventions

PRESENTED BY: Nicole Raftis, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Sabrina Panagiotoglou, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Intervention principles.
Examples of interventions aimed at the person, environment, and occupation.
Practical case studies to apply your knowledge.

Regular price: 75.00
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Client Independence & Increase Efficiency in Continuing Care

PRESENTED BY: Michael Cullen, Founder and CEO of Novalte

Client case studies and the impact technology has on independence.
What OTs need to think about regarding technology.
Current market offerings and how our platform can help.

Regular price: 25.00
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CMHA's BounceBack: Mental Health Program Based in CBT

PRESENTED BY: Anna Piszczkiewicz, Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator

Learn about who can benefit from the BounceBack program and how the program works.
Learn about the evidence-based benefits of the BounceBack program.
How to support clients in accessing the two types of support available from BounceBack.

Regular price: 25.00
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-I) for Insomnia Protocol

PRESENTED BY: Nicole Nadeau, OT Reg. (Ont.)

The importance of sleep.
Overview of the protocol.
Considerations for special populations (with case study).

Regular price: 75.00
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Conflict De-escalation: Tools for Public Facing Professional

PRESENTED BY: Jason Allen, Principal Third Way Consulting

Managing your emotions - identifying 'Bear Traps'.
The importance of empathy and listening in managing conflict.
After the Storm: Coming to a successful resolution.

Regular price: 75.00
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COVID-19: Home and Community Sector Practice

PRESENTED BY: Karen Taipale, OT Reg. (Ont.), Sarah Garlick, OT Reg. (Ont.), and Christie Brenchley, OT Reg. (Ont.), OSOT Executive Director

What resources are available to support community OT practice during COVID-19?
When is virtual care most effective? When is virtual care inappropriate?
How effective is communication among the interdisciplinary team?
How could community OTs improve client-centred practice?

Regular price: 25.00
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COVID-19: Hospital Sector Practice

PRESENTED BY:

Christie Brenchley, OT Reg. (Ont.) and OSOT’s Executive Director
Sandra Carter, OT Reg. (Ont.), Practice Consultant, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Erin Gaiger, OT Reg. (Ont.), Co-Chair, OSOT Hospital Sector Team
Lesley Krempulec, OT Reg. (Ont.), Practice Consultant, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Eunice Lipinski, OT Reg. (Ont.), Co-Chair, OSOT Hospital Sector Team

Redeployment of staff
Scope of practice
Delegation of controlled acts
ADP and more

Regular price: 25.00
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COVID-19: Long-Term Care Home Sector Practice

PRESENTED BY: Joanne Kular, OT Reg. (Ont.), Chair, OSOT Long-Term Care Home Sector Team and Christie Brenchley, OT Reg. (Ont.), Executive Director, OSOT

Do we need to select only one site to practice in?
Should OTs be going into LTCHs where there are known cases of COVID-19?
What are OTs supposed to do if they do not have access to personal protective equipment?
How are OTs managing (remote) charting?

Regular price: 25.00
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COVID-19: Primary Care Sector Practice

PRESENTED BY:

Sandeep Gill, Clinical Knowledge Translation and Exchange Specialist, Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO)
Colleen O’Neill, OT Reg. (Ont.), Co-Chair, OSOT Primary Care Sector Team
Rachel Tobin, OT Reg. (Ont.), Co-Chair, OSOT Primary Care Sector Team

What does a telepractice appointment look like?
Considerations for choosing a telepractice platform
Current practices

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Creating and Sustaining a Presence within your workplace
PRESENTED BY: Liz Mullan, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Andrea Duncan, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Understand strategic promotion and marketing approaches.
Develop skills in audience analysis and targeted messaging.
Gain knowledge, skills, techniques and approaches to showcase.

Regular price: 50.00
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Creating Funding Success: ADP

PRESENTED BY: Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Explore the key themes revealed in an examination of funding application data.
Describe the key features of applications that tend to be approved quickly.
Develop an approach to completing funding applications that gives them the best possibility of success.

Regular price: 75.00
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Cyber Risk: Sharks in the Water? What OTs Need to Know!

PRESENTED BY: Andrew Spencer, Insurance Broker at PROLINK

Overview of Cyber Risk (including stats on breaches, trends, etc.)
Specific implications of Cyber Risk to health care professionals/OTs and the unique risks they face
Best practices on risk mitigation
How insurance can help!

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Delivery and Beyond: Raising the Bar for Functional Outcomes

PRESENTED BY: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT Reg. (Ont.), ATP/SMS, National Clinical Manager,Permobil Canada

Items to include in the delivery, set up, follow up of seating and mobility equipment.
Outcome measures that can be utilized to document the process.
How to educate our clients about equipment maintenance and changes over time.

Regular price: 75.00
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Driver Reporting

PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Weldon, Ministry of Transportation, Amie Enns, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Nellemarie Hyde, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Overview of both mandatory and discretionary provisions.
Overview of review process and how licensing decisions are made.
Overview of national medical standards.

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E-Therapy for OTs Practising Psychotherapy

PRESENTED BY: Carrie Anne Marshall, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.), Sandra Carter, OT Reg. (Ont.), and Lisa Brousseau MSW, RSW

A rationale for e-therapy in OT and general psychotherapy practice.
A broad overview of options that can be used to deliver e-therapy (e.g. text, online platforms, apps).
A discussion about ethical concerns, pros/cons of using e-therapy as opposed to traditional face-to-face models of practice, and the protection of the public.

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Engaging Support Personnel

PRESENTED BY: Tricia Illman, OT Reg. (Ont.), Adult Wheelchair & Seating Clinic, Hamilton Health Sciences

Defining "Support Personnel"
Review of education that the OTA/PTA brings to the area of seating and mobility (Accreditation process, Survey results of College OTA/PTA Diploma programs)
Review of current practice models for the use of support personnel in the area of seating and mobility
Highlight potential models of practice to enhance patient care and outcomes by engaging the use of support personnel in this area of practice

Regular price: 75.00
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Enriching OT Psychotherapy Practice in Ontario

PRESENTED BY: Sandra Moll, Principal Investigator, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.), Lisa Detwiler, BScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.), Project Coordinator Colleen Good, OT Reg. (Ont.), Carrie Anne Marshall, PhD (Candidate), OT Reg. (Ont.), and Joyce Tryssenarr, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Provide enhanced information about OT Psychotherapy Practice in Ontario.
Introduce the Psychotherapy Compendium of Resources.
Launch an Ontario Psychotherapy Community.
Build on opportunities for next steps in OT Psychotherapy Practice.

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Family Health Teams: The 'W-5' for OTs

PRESENTED BY: Pamela Rantz and Anne Murphy-Turliuk

When FHT's started/ how OT was funded.
Where they are.
Who comprises the IP Team.
What our numbers are/what their mandate is.
Why OT was started.

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Financial Checklist for People Who've Been Injured/Disabled

PRESENTED BY: Daniel Carroll, Partner (Chair - Litigation Award Practice Group) and Maria Campanella, Partner

What can go wrong and how to mitigate the risks?
The Disability Tax Credit, RDSPs, CPP-D, ODSP, Direct Funding, Passport Program.
MVAs - how to survive from discharge to settlement (and beyond).

Regular price: 75.00
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Five Ways to Diversify Your Income Stream

PRESENTED BY: Daniel Warner, Founder and CEO, MyRemoteClinic

5 ways to increase your income without working in a clinic.
How to adapt your practice to meet growing patient demand.
The tools and costs associated with setting up you own remote practice in your community.

Regular price: 25.00
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Home Modification and Ageing in Place

PRESENTED BY: Lesya Dyk OT Reg. (Ont.)

The 'Silver Tsunami' that's upon us.
Older Canadians who would like to age in place but do not know how.
The ill-prepared government in facing this health crisis.
Supporting families with adults in the 'sandwich' generation.

Regular price: 75.00
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How Can OTs Manage the Risks Associated With Virtual Care?

PRESENTED BY: Andrew Spencer RIBO, Account Executive, PROLINK

How can OTs provide professional and ethical virtual care?
Professional liability risks.
Risk management tips and strategies.

Regular price: 25.00
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How Walking Poles Address Factors Related to Fall Prevention

PRESENTED BY: Mandy Shintani, BSc (OT), MA (Gero)

Review current walking pole research.
Understand the activator rehab technique for stability and off-loading.
Witness a demonstration of Sitting & Standing Exercises for improving strength, balance & ROM.
Understand the guidelines on designing a home based program or group programs.

Regular price: 50.00
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HST & Tax Planning for Occupational Therapists

PRESENTED BY: Brian Wurts, HST/GST Consultant

Canada's GST/HST system and how the healthcare professional fits into this framework, covering issues such as;
- Understanding when HST applies to the provision of OT services or support personnel services.
- Can it be beneficial to register even if not required?
- Can you claim any refunds of GST/HST that you have paid on inputs?
- What happens if you sell a business or a practice?
- What revenue streams are subject to GST/HST?

Learn how to assess the impact of various forms of taxation.
Gain a good understanding of HST and how it applies to business or practice.

Regular price: 25.00
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Innovation: Non-Traditional OT Roles in Higher Education

PRESENTED BY: Sarah Ko, OT Reg. (Ont.); Practicum & Professional Development Officer

Equipping OTs with a variety of transferable skills to work in colleges and universities.
Inspiring change from within, from hiring practices, academic curriculum development, to student services.
Current and emerging roles for OTs in higher education due to economic and political changes.

Regular price: 75.00
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Innovations in Osteoarthritis Care

PRESENTED BY: Rhona McGlasson, Executive Director Bone and Joint Canada and Azeena Ratansi OT Reg. (Ont.)

Latest research on osteoarthritis - specifically in the hip and knee.
Management strategies including how an innovative education and exercise program GLAD improves peoples function.
How Occupational Therapists can use the strategies in their treatment plans for individuals with hip and knee OA.

Regular price: 50.00
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Integrating Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with OT Practice

PRESENTED BY: Anne Wilcox, BScOT, MScOT, OTReg. (Ont.)

Briefly review CBT theory, key concepts and outcomes.
Share CBT training, practice, and supervision resources for OTs.
Explore integrating CBT with OT practice, from consent to outcome maintenance.
Identify and address tricky clinical issues for OTs using CBT.
Discuss creating a community of OT-CBT practitioners.

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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing and OT

PRESENTED BY: Natalie Quick MSc. OT Reg. (Ont.)

Enhance clinicians knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and assist with the development of introductory level skills.
Explore how Motivational Interviewing can be integrated in OT practice in a variety of settings.
Assist OTs with understanding and normalizing ambivalence.

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Introduction to Trans-Inclusive Healthcare

PRESENTED BY: Karen Luyendyk RN MScN, Clinical Educator - Trans and Non-binary Health with Rainbow Health Ontario

Language, terminology and definitions.
Social determinants of health.
Understanding trans-phobia in healthcare.

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Liability Insurance: Essential Component of Risk Management

PRESENTED BY: Andrew Spencer, Insurance Broker at PROLINK

Understand the value of Professional Liability and General Liability insurance.
Assess exposures to a potential lawsuits.
Consider other risk management techniques in addition to liability insurance.
Review and discuss claim examples particular to occupational therapists.

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MagnusCards: App to Support Independence & Inclusion

PRESENTED BY: Nadia Hamilton, Founder & CEO of Magnusmode

MagnusCards - which provide a unique way to teach and reinforce life skills.
How to get started with MagnusCards: Using Card Decks.
How to customize guides to support unique needs and learning styles.
Organizational and Corporate Partners.
Next Steps: collaboration for independence.

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Making School Based Occupational Therapy Teacher Friendly

PRESENTED BY: Debra Kennedy, Chief of Physical and Occupational Therapy at York Region District School Board

Understanding socio-ecological theory that underpins many educational strategies and teachers' beliefs about their role and student learning.
Exploring current initiatives and resources from the Ontario Ministry of Education that align with occupational therapy beliefs and strategies.
Examining how scaffolding on teachers' knowledge and using resources and initiatives can be used to inform school-based OT.

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Marketing & Business Development in the Occupational Therapy

PRESENTED BY: Liz Mullan, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Andrea Duncan, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Understand strategic promotion and marketing approaches.
Develop skills in audience analysis and targeted messaging.
Gain knowledge, skills, techniques and approaches to showcase.

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Necessity is the Mother of Invention - Introducing Qcard

PRESENTED BY: Sergio Di Giovanni, Founder of Qcard and Brain Injury Survivor

Managing activities of daily living using a smartphone.
Why native calendar & reminder apps don't work for people with memory/cognitive impairments.
Demonstrate the power of Qcard and why it is so different from other memory, planning and life management tools.
Why User Interface Design is essential for adaptation.

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OBIA: The Ultimate Safety Net

PRESENTED BY: Ruth Wilcock, Executive Director at OBIA

Peer support
The OBIA Helpline
Online concussion support group
Advocacy
Other Resources of value to OTs

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Obtaining Informed Consent: Treatment and Disclosure

PRESENTED BY: Kara Ronald, MEd., OT Reg. (Ont.), Deputy Registrar, COTO

Legislation, Regulation and Standards for Consent.
Informed Consent for Treatment and Disclosure of Health Information.
Conscious Decision-Making: Choosing A Course of Action.
Challenging Practice Scenarios.
COTO Practice Resources.

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Occupation Based Research in Concussion Management

PRESENTED BY: Anne Hunt, PhD OT Reg. (Ont) - Manager, Student training & intervention research program, Clinical Study Investigator, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Evidence supporting occupation focused assessment and interventions.
The importance of occupational focused interventions in concussion management.
How meta-cognitive strategy training, energy management education, and activity based interventions support concussion recovery.

Regular price: 75.00
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Occupational Therapists, Driving, and Mental Health

PRESENTED BY: Aleksandra Grochulski, OT Saskatchewan Health Authority and Alicia Carey, Practice Leader OT, Saskatchewan Health Authority

The impact of mental health conditions on the IADL of driving.
The development of a screening tool - SPOT-DS.
Incorporating the SPOT-DS into your practice.

Regular price: 75.00
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Office Ergonomics for OTs - Virtual Workshop

PRESENTED BY: Nancy Gowan, OT Reg. (Ont.)

5 hours in duration presented in 4 parts.
Understanding the process of assessing a workstation. (office-based setting)
Determining the most appropriate workstation setup based on the assessment and the current research.
Understanding the tools used in ergonomics.
Ergonomics with new technology.
Transitions in the workplace that impact ergonomics.
Participants receive a workbook with resources including evidence based assessment tools.

Regular price: 225.00
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OSOT Seating and Mobility Team Update

PRESENTED BY: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT Reg. (Ont.), ATP/SMS

Review membership responses to the 2016 OSOT Seating and Mobility survey.
- What issues are identified?
- What trends are we observing?
- What needs were identified by members?

Become familiar with resources & strategies to support OTs working in seating and mobility.
Learn about OSOT's NEW Seating and Mobility Community of Practice designed to enrich your practice support network and networking experience.

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OT and Psychotherapy: Exciting Times Ahead!

PRESENTED BY: Laura Stanley, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist, Theresa Bernard, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist and Anya Choulsky, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist

An overview of the Increasing Access to Structured Psychotherapy Program at CAMH.
Practice resources related to assessment, treatment and supervision with clinicians.
Why occupational therapists are well suited for formal structured psychotherapy roles.

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OTs as Stewards of Home Care During COVID-19

PRESENTED BY: Carol MacDonald, Co-Founder & Head of Client Success, Gotcare and Chenny Xia, Co-Founder & Head of Technology & Design, Gotcare

Review the social and financial impacts of COVID-19 on home care recipients and people in their circle of care.
Unpack how consumer behaviour and technology has changed the initiation and coordination of home care services in response to COVID-19.
Share practical insights into how some occupational therapists have shifted their practice in order to set up their clients for success in a post-COVID world.

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OTs in Business: Private Practice Explained

PRESENTED BY: Lesya Dyk, OT Reg (Ont.), President and Clinical Director - LESYA DYK O.T. Services Inc. and Julie Entwistle, MBA, BSc., OT Reg. (Ont.), Partner - Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy

Reflect on private practice as an option for them - what are the benefits and risks? What personality and lifestyle factors need to be considered?
Understand the importance of the business plan - why is this needed and how will this help?
Recognize the different models of business - what structure might be the most appropriate?
The importance processes, policies and organization - how can you operate your business once this starts?
Ethics, conflicts and difficult conversations - standing your ground when it counts.
Developing a team - who do you need in your corner?
Opportunities are everywhere - can you capitalize?

Regular price: 50.00
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Paediatric Concussion: The Role of the OT

PRESENTED BY: Nick Reed, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Pediatric concussion: prevalence, signs, symptoms.
Approaches to management: using the ONF guidelines for diagnosing and managing pediatric concussion.
The role of the occupational therapist in pediatric concussion rehabilitation.

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Power Mobility for People With Vision Loss

PRESENTED BY: Dr. Michelle Markowitz, OD, OT Reg. (Ont.), Corie Haslbeck, OT Reg. (MB), and Colin Marnoch, Orientation and Mobility Instructor at Vision Loss Rehab

Power mobility is possible for persons with visual impairment.
OT and O&M collaboration with the client is best practice.
Guidelines for how to determine a client's ability to safely use power mobility.

Regular price: 75.00
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Professional Corporations & Tax Efficient Strategies

PRESENTED BY: Françoise Helou, B.Eng., MBA, CFA

Understand the components involved in starting or owning a busines.
Establish what it means to professionally incorporate a business.
- What's involved in incorporating?
- How do you set up a Professional Corporation?
- What are the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario's requirements?
- What are the advantages and other considerations of professionally incorporating?
- Employee vs. independent contractor - where does a Professional Corporation apply?

Understand income distribution and living benefit strategies with a Professional Corporation.
Clarify the components of estate planning when owning a business.

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Protecting Your Own Seat When Working in Seating & Mobility

PRESENTED BY: Marlene Adams B.H.Sc., OT Reg. (Ont.)

Reviewing what best practices regulators and ADP say should happen
Informing you of things that can go wrong clinically and professionally
Discussing strategies to protect your practice

Regular price: 50.00
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Psychotherapy Supervision and OT: Beginning the Dialogue

PRESENTED BY: Lisa Detwiler BSCOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Colleen Good MSc, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Define psychotherapy supervision and outline universal competencies.
Enhance clinicians knowledge of standards and competencies for psychotherapy supervision.
Explore why psychotherapy supervision is so timely and crucial in the current OT landscape.
Assist to create a community of practice for OTs to provide psychotherapy supervision.

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Risks of Whole-Body Vibration for Power Wheelchair Users

PRESENTED BY: Cathy Choi, OT Reg. (Ont.), Robin Gairns, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Zachary McAlpine, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Detrimental physical effects of whole-body vibrations on power wheelchair users.
How to use a smart phone accelerometer and an available mobile application to measure power wheelchair vibration.
Clinical considerations when prescribing power wheelchairs or vibration dampening equipment.

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Sexual Healing: Addressing Sexual Health in OT Practice

PRESENTED BY: Kelli Young, MEd, BScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Concepts of sexuality and sexual health.
Situating sexual health within the OT framework of holistic, person-centred practice.
Common barriers to discussing sexuality with clients.
Tools and strategies for addressing clients' sexual health as part of holistic care.

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Situational Assessments in the Auto Sector

PRESENTED BY: Karen Rucas, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Life Care Planner; OSOT Government Lead in the Auto Sector, Maria Stella-Puopolo, OT Reg. (Ont.), and Jeff Ford, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Considerations prior to taking the referral to do a situational assessment.
Considerations of what to do before, during and after a situational assessment.

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Spasticity Management After Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome

PRESENTED BY: Parvin Eftekhar, PhD., OT Reg. (Ont.), Affiliate Scientist, KITE | Toronto Rehab | University Health Network

Discuss the possible interventions and options to manage spasticity/contracture after Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome.
Splinting/casting/positioning

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Stroke Care: Experiences Implementing Bundled Care

PRESENTED BY: Beth Linkewich, Director, Regional Stroke Centre and North & East GTA Stroke Network, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Overview of Bundled Care.
Experiences of implementing Bundled Care.
Considerations for systems of care and rehabilitation providers.

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Stroke: OT and SLP Roles: Neurorehabilitation

PRESENTED BY: Debbie Hebert, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Lisa McQueen, M.H.Sc. Speech-Language Pathologist (C) Reg. CASLPO

Identify potential areas of overlap between OT and SLP in the assessment and treatment of cognition in adult neuro rehab.
Describe features of a cognitive communication disorder.
Discuss the challenges and benefits of OT and SLP collaboration.
Review a case scenario (focus on reading for return to work) which highlights OT and SLP collaboration to maximize patient outcomes.

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Stroke: Speech & Limb Apraxia

PRESENTED BY: Debbie Hebert OT Reg. (Ont.) and Lisa McQueen, M.H.Sc. Speech-Language Pathologist (C) Reg. CASLPO

Understand the similarities and differences between speech/verbal apraxia and limb apraxia.
Identify the top treatment approaches for both types of apraxia.
Examine opportunities for collaboration for assessment and treatment of apraxia.
Explain at least 3 ways language/motor speech impairments can confound results of cognitive testing.

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Supporting the Participation & Function of Homeless

PRESENTED BY: Carrie Anne Marshall, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) Assistant Professor, Western University and Sylvain Roy, PhD Neuropsychologist and Past-President of the Ontario Psychological Association

A general overview of the state of homelessness in Canada.
Health profiles of homeless persons in Canada.
Functional and participation challenges that homeless persons face in daily life, and evidence-based strategies aimed at addressing these challenges.

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Telehealth & Occupational Therapy

PRESENTED BY: Christine Linton, Provincial Director Adoption at OTN and Lisa Ferraro, Regional Lead at Toronto Central LHIN, Central LHIN & Central LHIN East

Services offered by the OTN.
Cases of how OTs have used telemedicine.
Member benefits and how to become an individual member of the OTN.

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Disability Benefits

PRESENTED BY: Yoni Silberman, Partner, Bogoroch & Associates LLP

Canada Pension Plan Disability Support Program, Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works
Disability Claims
Long Term Disability claims in the age of COVID-19

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The Mindful OT: Introducing Mindfulness into Your Practice

PRESENTED BY: Angie Kingma, BA (Hons), BHScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Gita Lakhanpal, MES, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Learn the basic theory of mindfulness meditation.
Learn about the clinical applications of mindfulness meditation.
Review the links and 'fit' between mindfulness and OT.
Discuss the value/relevance of having your own mindfulness practice.
Receive a list of resources (ex. online tools, apps, a reading list) to begin/enhance your own practice and to use with clients.
Explore the significance of supervision with this modality.

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The Other Side of the Glass: Lesson's Learned

PRESENTED BY: Deb LeBlanc, OT Reg. (Ont.), CTDP

Enhance insight into mental health stigma from the unique perspective of a consumer who is also an OT.
Gain firsthand information about some of the unseen barriers between therapist and client and discuss how this can impact the therapeutic relationship.
Have the opportunity to ask questions and to explore if participants are practicing the balance that they encourage of their own clients.
Consider the importance of workplace mental health and self-care for professionals.

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The Palliative Care Network

PRESENTED BY: Susan Blacker, MSW, RSW, Provincial Clinical Co-Lead, Ontario Palliative Care Network

Provide an overview of the Ontario Palliative Care Network.
Provide an overview of recently launched resources.
Highlight the OT competencies within the Palliative Care Competency Framework.

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The Role of OT in Alzheimer's Awareness & Advocacy

PRESENTED BY: Sylvia Davidson, MSc, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Julie Wong, Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Key assessment findings that help determine when cognition is impaired.
Developing confidence in advocating for clients when risks are a concern.
Increasing awareness of the range of resources available for support.
Establish an understanding of the counselling, support groups, and education sessions available at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.
Coordinate use of the resources available that can help to prepare for, and possibly prevent a missing incident.
Discern the benefits that personalized music may have for people with dementia and their care partners.
Understand how to make a referral to the Alzheimer Society through First Link.

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The Scope of Occupational Therapy Practice in Primary Care

PRESENTED BY: Catherine Donnelly, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Inter-professional primary care.
Occupational therapy practice in primary care.
Performance measurement.

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Using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
to Enhance Client-Centred Care and Outcomes

PRESENTED BY: Anne W. Hunt, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) Assistant Professor Teaching Stream, University of Toronto Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

Outcome measurement.
Client-centred practice.
Clinical practice.

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Virtual Visits for Seating and Mobility

PRESENTED BY: Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Identifies strategies to limit the number of in-person visits and the number of people at each visit.
Discusses the factors that influence whether a visit should be conducted virtually or in-person.
Explores the specific assessment parameters that can effectively be addressed virtually.

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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario: Who We Are & What We Do

PRESENTED BY: Jennifer Urosevic, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Executive Director, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario

Overview of programs and services.
Implications of blindness and low vision.
Strategies to support individuals with vision loss.

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When and How to Initiate Tube Weaning

PRESENTED BY: Carrie Owen, OT Reg. (Ont.)

Describe the building blocks and skills required for a weaning.
Review what parents can expect during a wean and how professionals can offer support and encouragement.
Identify mealtime strategies that will enhance tube weaning.
Discuss how community OTs can improve client-centred practice.

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Why You Need Professional Liability Insurance

PRESENTED BY: Andrew Spencer, Insurance Broker at PROLINK

Why does COTO make it a requirement that all OTs have professional liability insurance?
What should I do if a complaint is made against me?
Do students working for clinics need to have their own professional liability insurance policy?
Risk management strategies.

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Women's Health and Occupational Therapy

PRESENTED BY: Lara Desrosiers, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Melissa LaPointe, OT Reg. (BC)

What occupational therapists are doing around the world in the field of women's health.
An innovative private practice within Ontario that focuses on supporting women with pelvic health challenges.
Key considerations and resources for exploring the process of launching a women's health practice within Ontario.

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Working in and With the Community - Co-Creating Age-Friendly

PRESENTED BY: Caroline Rijkers, MSc. BSc (OT)

Enhance their understanding of the process of cities becoming age-friendly.
Gain insight into the role of OTs with the transformation to age-friendly cities.
Understand the participatory research method and the involvement of older people in a co-creation process.
Learn from cases from Toronto and Amsterdam.

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Wound Care Webinar Series: Name that Wound

PRESENTED BY: Linda Norton, OT Reg. (Ont.), MScCH, PhD Candidate

Understand the etiology of each time a chronic wound would help guide practice.
Identify different types of wounds and their basic etiology, including typical causes.
Discuss key questions that will help to inform the client assessment and treatment.
Discover key resources for occupational therapists interested in this area of practice.

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Wound Care Webinar Series: Wound Prevention & Management

PRESENTED BY: Linda Norton, OT Reg. (Ont.), MScCH, PhD Candidate

Discuss the need for an interprofessional approach to chronic wound prevention and management, including the vital role of occupational therapy.
Link occupational therapy interventions to chronic wound outcomes.
Establish best practice guidelines and resources that can form a foundation for occupational therapists interested in this area.

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