Seating and Mobility

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.
 

All Webinars

 
A Primer on Consent, Capacity and Substitute Decision Making

PRESENTED BY: Christine Morano, Lawyer at Advocai LLP and John-Paul Zeni, Lawyer at Advocai LLP

  • Consent and capacity.
  • Substitute decision making.
  • Common challenges and practical solutions.


Non-Member Price: 25.00
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An OTs Role with Veterans Affairs Canada

PRESENTED BY: Julie St-Jean, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Kristin Dingman-Price, OT Reg. (Ont.)

  • Learn about the OT Services Revolution at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
  • Familiarize yourself with the role of the Area Occupational Therapist at VAC, the primary contact for community OTs.
  • Learn how to become a Fee for Service OT and what that role entails.


Non-Member Price: 25.00
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Assistive Devices Assessment, Product Selection, and Funding

PRESENTED BY: Kathy Fisher, B.Sc. (OT), Education Manager, iNRRTS and Marlene Adams, OT Reg. (Ont.), Member of the OSOT Seating and Mobility Team

  • Identify 3-4 elements of the assessment that will contribute to a successful seating and mobility prescription.
  • List 3 ways the “WHO 8 essential steps” support the collaboration of therapists and vendors in the wheelchair provision process.
  • Understand 2-3 responsibilities of the therapist in the seating/mobility equipment provision process.
  • Identify 2-3 responsibilities of the vendor in the seating and mobility equipment provision process.


Non-Member Price: 25.00
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March of Dimes Services: How to Access Funding for Clients

PRESENTED BY: Trisha Robbins (she/her), Associate Director, Accessibility Services, March of Dimes Canada

  • Understand the guidelines and critical eligibility for the Home and Vehicle Modification (HMVP) and Assistive Devices Programs (ADP).
  • Understand the required documentation for each program.
  • Understand what devices, modifications and adaptation are eligible for funding by for each program.


Non-Member Price: 25.00
Member price: 0.00
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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.


Non-Member Price: 25.00
Member price: 0.00
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WBV1
The Role of Mobile Shower Commode Chairs

PRESENTED BY: Britta Schwartzhoff, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, Altimate Medical

  • Identify two adjustable features of a mobile shower commode chair and how those adjustments can impact the function and positioning of the client.
  • Explain two key measurements that impact the accessibility of a mobile shower commode chair to an individual's bathroom environment.
  • Formulate at least two strategies to optimize the fit of a mobile shower commode chair in the client's bathroom environment.


Non-Member Price: 25.00
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The Science and Safety behind Choosing a Support Surface

PRESENTED BY: Triina Forbell (she/her), R.Kin. CSPHA, Canadian Clinical Educator, Savaria Patient Care

  • Understand the purpose and use of pressure redistribution surfaces to manage a client’s risk factors for developing a pressure injury.
  • Develop an understanding of common materials and features and modalities of a surface including foam, air, alternating pressure (AP), lateral rotation (LR) and microclimate management (MCM).
  • Develop an understanding of the considerations for prescribing a surface based on a client’s functional needs.


Non-Member Price: 25.00
Member price: 0.00
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The Seating and Mobility Provision Process

PRESENTED BY: Marlene Adams, OT Reg. (Ont.) and Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT Reg. (Ont.)

  • Review seating and mobility provision process best practice.
  • Explain the importance of consistent and objective data collection.
  • Share strategies for involving the client and industry team members.
  • Introduce OSOT's Seating and Mobility Provision Process infographic and provide suggestions of how to incorporate it into practice.


Non-Member Price: 25.00
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SMPP1
The WHO Wheelchair Provision Guidelines and the Role of OT

PRESENTED BY: Andree Gauthier (she/her), OT Reg. (Ont.)

  • Identify the 4 principles that underpin the 2023 Guidelines.
  • Define what is an appropriate wheelchair.
  • Provide clinical examples of the use of service level recommendations.
  • Provide examples of system level recommendations.


Non-Member Price: 50.00
Member price: 25.00
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Virtual Reality in Occupational Therapy

PRESENTED BY: Kelly Wendt, OT Reg. (Ont.)

  • Learn about the benefit of virtual reality for cognitive, physical, and psychological impairment.
  • Investigate specific products/games, their application, and funding considerations.
  • Explore case examples of use.


Non-Member Price: 25.00
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