Directions Canada

CANADIAN RRTS ® UPDATE

Written by: LINDA NORTON, M.SC.CH, PH.D., OT REG.(ONT)

Canadians have recognized the value of registration through NRRTS.Since NRRTS registration was promoted in Canada late last year, Canadian Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers have been eager to apply. As of the time of writing, there are 239 Canadian Registered Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers. This means Canadians make up approximately 25%of all NRRTS Registrants!

We have learned how much we have in common with other NRRTS Registrants, regardless of where they live. We have also accessed webinars, articles and attended education events that have grown our knowledge base.

As Canadians, we have recognized the value of ensuring people who provide Complex Rehab Technology(CRT) have the relevant education and experience to ensure the CRT provided meets the clients’ needs. It also means that we adhere to a common set of ethical standards. NRRTS andthe Canadian Advisory Committee have been busy promoting this valueof working with NRRTS Registrants to our therapist partners as well as our funding agencies.

We have also established this column – DIRECTIONS Canada. This is where we’d like your participation. We are looking for Canadian Registrants and Canadian Friends of NRRTS to share their stories and perspectives. So far you have seen Jason Kelln, ATP, CRTS®, contribute to an article(https://issuu.com/nrrts/docs/210281_nrrts_directions_issue_1_complete_lr/s/11714474) about government recycling programs in Canada. You’ve seen Darrell Mullen, RRTS®, write an article (https://issuu.com/nrrts/docs/directions_2021v2_web/s/11993964) on the challenges we have in Canada with our vast geography,and low population density. You’ve also seen Randy Keith, RRTS®, write an article (https://issuu.com/nrrts/docs/directions_2021v3_full/s/12361557) on the differences in industry terminology between Canada and the U.S.

Perhaps you have a story to tell about a client situation,or a collaboration with a funding agency. Maybe youhave developed a unique solution you want to share,or an approach to managing your workload that mighthelp others. Whatever your idea, writing a shortarticle for Canadian Directions is a great way to shareand collaborate. Previous writing experience is not aprerequisite, we will assist you.

Please reach out to Amy Odom at aodom@nrrts.orgfor assistance.

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing youshare your perspectives.

CONTACT THE AUTHORLinda may be reached atLINDA.NORTON@MOTIONCARES.CA

Linda Norton, M.Sc.CH, Ph.D., OT Reg.(ONT), is the manager of learning and development for Motion, leading mobility and accessibility solutions provider serving clients of all ages in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Additionally, she is on faculty at the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course and Western University’s Advanced Health Care Practice–Wound Healing program. She also serves on the board for NRRTS Canada and the Canadian Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, an interprofessional representation of sectors of the health care community to address the issue of pressure injuries in the Canadian population.