August 8, 2023
The Ministry of Health’s Health Force Ontario recommended that providing clarity on roles and responsibilities, including scopes of practice and competencies, is important to building a strong foundation for interprofessional care.
OPA has developed a resource to help with that clarity for physiotherapists and kinesiologists. The resource aims to increase understanding of these two regulated professions in the physical rehabilitation sector in Ontario, with key differences in scope of practice, core educational requirements and complexity of conditions they assess, treat and manage.
We extend thanks to those who reviewed the document and provided input including physiotherapy academic leaders, the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the Ontario Kinesiology Association.
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario Evidence-Informed Practice Standard
Physiotherapists are expected to integrate the best available research evidence with their clinical expertise and patients’ values to guide assessment and treatment decisions. This approach ensures that physiotherapy care is grounded in scientifically credible information, supports optimal patient outcomes, and includes clear communication about the evidence behind any conventional, emerging, or complementary therapies offered.
Physiotherapy Canada Journal
Physiotherapy Canada publishes the results of qualitative and quantitative research including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, meta syntheses, public/health policy research, clinical practice guidelines, and case reports. PTC is available in print and online. Login to CPA gain full access.
OrthoEvidence
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association has partnered with OrthoEvidence™ to provide members with free unrestricted access to OrthoEvidence™
Rehabilitation Measures Database
General Sources for Evidence/Research
Pubmed
Cochrane Database
The Competency Profile for Physiotherapists in Team-based Primary Care in Canada and Preparing Physiotherapists for Team-Based Primary Care educational module series were created by a team of experienced primary care physiotherapists, other interprofessional primary care team members, people with lived experience as patients, and primary care academic experts.
The project was led by Dr. Jordan Miller (Jordan.miller@queensu.ca) from Queen’s University in Partnership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association with the goal of supporting physiotherapists working or planning to work in team-based primary care settings. These competencies and milestones provide a resource for educational programs and primary care organizations who are adding or onboarding physiotherapists to their team as part of the expansion of team-based primary care.
The project leading the development of these competencies and modules is one of a number of projects funded through Team Primary Care – Training for Transformation. Team Primary Care is an interprofessional initiative of the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine funded by the Government of Canada’s Employment and Social Development Canada program. It is co-led by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Canadian Health Workforce Network, in partnership with over 100 health professional and educational organizations across Canada.
The purpose of this document is two-fold:
- To provide clinical guidance for physiotherapists with respect to the management of people recovering from COVID-19; and
- To ensure system planners and organizations understand the evolving role of physiotherapy to address the rehabilitation needs of patients who are experiencing residual health issues due to COVID-19
The following resources were curated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access them today to get more support for your mental health.
The Ontario government mental health support.
CMAH and the University of Toronto developed a weekly program called ECHO Coping with COVID. Designed for health care professionals, it is a space for them to connect virtually and gain new skills, knowledge, and confidence in caring for themselves and their clients during COVID-19. Access over 100 resources and presentations.
Bounce Back Ontario has designed 10 tips focused on how to reduce anxiety, stress, and worry related to COVID-19.
Breaking Free online offers free access to addiction and substance use programs to help alleviate pressure on services and provide support to clients who can no longer access interventions. Access the program.
IG Vital Health Psychotherapy Clinic offers free mental health support in the form of therapy for newcomers to Canada and refugees.
Crisis Services Canada is a 24/7 national network of distress, crisis and suicide prevention line services. This service is available across Canada via toll-free phone, or text in English.
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. Call or text 9-8-8.
The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) provides support to caregivers.
If none of the options above work for you call 211 to find mental health support across Ontario.
The important role of physiotherapy – moderate/severe TBI
Toronto Rehab at UHN and OPA hosted two TBI webinars in November and December 2023. These webinars explored how you can get the most out of the living updates to the Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline for the Rehabilitation of Adults with Moderate to Severe TBI. The presentation slides are available for all to view.
Speakers: Judith Gargaro, HBSc, MEd & Shannon McGuire, PT
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The important role of physiotherapy – mild TBI/concussion
Toronto Rehab at UHN and OPA hosted two TBI webinars in November and December 2023. These webinars explored how you can get the most out of the living updates to the Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline for the Rehabilitation of Adults with Moderate to Severe TBI. The presentation slides are available for all to view.
Speakers: Judith Gargaro, HBSc, MEd & Charlotte Anderson, MSc, PT, Ph.D.
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Cash Flow Management
This webinar will discuss the optimal way to manage your cash flow whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. It will discuss how to set your banking up and how to spend within your means.
Speaker: Brian E. Shumak, B.Sc., CLU, CFP, CHS, CEA, EPC, CFDS, TEP
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About Brian E. Shumak
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto in 1990, he moved into the Insurance Business to continue a fifty-year family history. Since his initial foray into the insurance world, Brian has excelled in the corporate and personal arenas of Financial Planning, Employee Benefits, Wealth Management and Estate Planning.
After completing the university level Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) curriculum in 1998 and obtaining his designation, Brian ventured abroad to work in one of the world’s financial capitals in Zurich, Switzerland.
Upon his return, he resumed an active role in the Financial Planning World, obtaining his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 2003, the Trust and Estate Planning (TEP) designation in 2004, the Chartered Financial Divorce Specialist (CFDS) designation in 2016, his Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS), Elder Planning Counselor (EPC) designations in 2017 and his Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) in 2022. He also served on the Board of Directors at Advocis in 2004 and 2005 as the Director of Mentoring where he redesigned the program from top to bottom. In addition, he continued to build his successful practice.
Business Structures
This webinar will discuss the types of ways you can work, does incorporation make sense, and the differences in taxation between the structures.
Speaker: Brian E. Shumak, B.Sc., CLU, CFP, CHS, CEA, EPC, CFDS, TEP
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