Session Objectives
      After attending the session participants will: 
      ■ Know what is required in order to roster as an independent 
        practitioner providing wound care with the College of Physiotherapy of 
        Ontario;
      ■ Be able to identify their learning needs for providing effective wound 
        care; 
      ■ Know what resources are available for learning and/or improving their 
        knowledge and skills in the field of wound care
      Controlled Acts for Purpose of Wound Care
                     •  cleansing 
                     •  soaking
                     •  irrigating 
                     •  probing
                     •  debriding
                     •  packing
                     •  dressing
        WOUND CARE PRINCIPLES                                         ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION
                College Standard for Controlled Acts
              Physiotherapists must be able to prove that they have successfully completed 
              training for the controlled acts they perform. This can be formal education or 
              training delivered on the job. During the training, the physiotherapist must:
                  •  Learn the indications, contraindications, adverse outcomes, and risks 
                     associated with performing the controlled act. 
                  •  Practice the controlled act under the supervision of a person who is 
                     authorized to perform it. 
                  •  Be evaluated on the knowledge, judgement, and practical skills needed 
                     to perform the controlled act. 
                  •  Show that they are able to safely and competently perform the 
                     controlled act
                 http://www.collegept.org/Standards/Controlled_Acts
         WOUND CARE PRINCIPLES                                                    ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION
      Maximising opportunity as a PT in Wound Care
             Within Ontario wound care can be performed
              • to the full scope of your abilities under the mechanism of a 
                medical directive or delegation
              • independently if  you are a rostered practitioner
            Remaining on the College roster for wound care
              • You must have performed and/or received training in the 
                authorized activity in the last 2 years.
            Opportunities for acquiring the education for
            independent practice 
              • MClSC Western University
              • Wound Care Management OPA Courses
              • International Interprofessional Wound Care Course 
                (IIWCC)                                               ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION
              • On the job training, e.g. hospital training
            
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