Union and collaboration make all the difference in any profession, but especially in healthcare, and no other group benefits more from sticking together than PSWs, who play such an integral role in the healthcare sector in Ontario and across the country. With that in mind, we recently spoke with Miranda Ferrier, CEO of OPSWA, where she spoke about the resources and opportunities available for those who join the organization and their vision for the future of the PSW profession in the province.
Physiotherapy is a broad field within healthcare, with many sub-specialties dedicated to treating different conditions and illnesses. One of those specialties is physiotherapy for paralysis. This article discusses if this is a good career or not while providing all the details you need to understand what this role is about. Keep reading to find out!
According to experts on the subject, Canada has no national database for its more than 100 health authorities and regions to compare human resources and health data. This includes everything from wait times to staffing shortages. Medical front-line staff say problems persist when it comes to sharing everything from patient information to aggregate medical and staffing data.
Medical professionals have urged new masking requirements in indoor spaces, including in schools, as hospitals across Ontario feel an earlier-than-usual strain from patients ill with the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza, as well as COVID-19. However, the province has only issued a "strong" recommendation — leaving masking up to individuals.
Occupational therapy is a health profession concerned with the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of the highest possible level of independence and optimal functioning of individuals. Through the use of occupation, occupational therapists promote health, wellness, and recovery. Occupational therapists work with individuals who have environmental barriers that can limit participation in daily life activities or interfere with their ability to adapt to changes in their environment.
The demand for registered dietitians increased faster than the supply of professionals willing to fill the need, according to a new study. The study revealed that between 2003 and 2015 the demand for civilian dietitians and nutritionists grew by 35 percent and only the supply of professionals willing to fill the need grew by 18 percent. This information tells us that if you are interested in a career as a dietitian your chances of finding work in your desired location are good.
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