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The Right Treatment for the Right Patient: How to Tailor Treatment to Significantly Improve Outcomes in Low Back Pain
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Not all low back pain is alike, yet many practitioners use the same treatment approach for their low back pain patients. In this presentation, we will describe how to classify low back pain patients into distinct subgroups and match them with these subgroups with specific treatment approaches. Tailoring treatment based on key history and physical exam findings can significantly improve patient outcomes.

Speaker
Dr. Carlo Ammendolia (DC, PhD) — Spinemobility

Original Broadcast
November 4, 2020

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Breaking the Ice: Three Techniques to Help You Instantly Build Rapport
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Building a foundation of trust is a requirement for any successful health care relationship. This webinar covers three successful techniques that enable you to sincerely connect, build meaningful rapport and foster mutually beneficial relationships.

Speaker
Ivan Wanis Ruiz, Dale Carnegie Training

Original Broadcast
October 2, 2019

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Older Adults: Non-Pharmacological Management Of Chronic Pain
2023-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Comprehensive and evidence-based information on non-pharmacological management of chronic pain for older adults. Understand more about the high presence of other physical and psychosocial comorbidities that impact older adults experiencing pain.

Speaker
Carlo Ammendolia D.C., Ph.D, — Spinemobility

Original Broadcast
October 10, 2018

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Emerging Science Series | Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
OCA’s Three-Part Emerging Science Series | Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial pain is amongst the most common conditions treated by rehabilitation specialists, including chiropractors. Emerging research provides novel insight into the pathophysiology and clinical manifestation of chronic myofascial pain. This webinar will explore the current and emerging research trends, and how this emerging knowledge can be applied in evidence-based approaches to the diagnosis and management of this common condition.
Speakers
Dr. Jay Shah, MD
Dr. John Srbely, DC

Episode 1/3: Biological Mechanisms Informing Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestation
Original Broadcast: May 4, 2023
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Episode 2/3: Diagnostic Considerations in Evaluation

Original Broadcast: May 11, 2023
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Episode 3/3: Therapeutic Strategies for Management

Original Broadcast: May 11, 2023
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Phishing for Answers: The Ins and Outs of Cyber Insurance
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Cyber attacks are constantly in the news, and most victims are small to medium-sized businesses. With the healthcare industry being hit particularly hard in recent months, many medical practices are considering purchasing cyber insurance, or re-evaluating their current coverage.
Presented by Rehana Moosa (CPA, CA, DIFA, CFE, CFF), this webinar covers the types of losses that can occur in chiropractic practices and how those losses can be documented and quantified for insurance purposes. This webinar looks at the types of coverage offered in the market and their impact on recoveries under a claim, using a short case study.
Also examined is how to determine the right amount of coverage for your practice and questions to ask your broker / insurance company when purchasing or renewing a policy.

Speaker
Rehana Moosa CPA, CA, DIFA, CFE, CFF Rehana Moosa Forensic Accounting Corp.

Original Broadcast
September 22, 2021

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Revisiting the OCA Financial Mastery Program with Enriched Academy
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Revisiting the OCA Financial Mastery Program with Enriched Academy and the All-New Learning Management System
Join OCA Advance and our good friends at Beyond Law for this webinar to discuss:
• Record keeping tips
• Report writing tips
• When and why your records will be produced
• How your records are used by lawyers in the litigation

Speaker(s)
Heather Bangma – VP Operations, Enriched Academy

Original Broadcast
October 11, 2023

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The Good Space: Office Leases for Chiropractors
2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Good office space is critical for your Chiropractic practice’s long term success. Learn to negotiate offers to lease and lease agreements and how to avoid common pitfalls. Understand how rent is calculated for commercial office space to ensure you are not overpaying. How to structure your lease to minimize landlord interference. Tips on renewing and extending your existing lease and how to limit personal liability.

Speakers
Peter Gottschlich, Associate Lawyer, Mills & Mills LLP

Original Broadcast
October 13, 2021

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Building Your Brand & Patient Engagement Through Social Media
2023-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Join top digital marketing experts from TechWyse to learn how to build your online presence through social media to engage your patients and practice. Join us and build your digital footprint as TechWyse guides you through strategies and tactics to stay top of mind outside the treatment room.

Speaker(s)
Adam Estrela, Senior Solutions Consultant — TechWyse Internet Marketing

Original Broadcast
May 20, 2020

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Envelope Savings Challenge
2023-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Join the Enriched Academy team to show you how to get started with your Envelope Savings Challenge! If you’re not a natural saver, the envelope challenge could jump-start a savings habit – and make it feel like a game instead of a chore.Once you’ve established a practice of setting aside money every day for a few months, it’ll be easier to do so going forward, and will also change the way you look at budgeting.

Speaker(s)
Jessica Dinardo (Enriched Academy)

Original Broadcast
November 22, 2023

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Practice Valuations: Discovering How Much Your Practice is Really Worth
2023-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
In this webinar, we discuss valuation methods, tax efficient strategies and organizational structure. Whether you are an investor or a seller, this presentation will outline the components of practice value and the importance of understanding the types of goodwill that determines a practice’s value.

Speaker(s)
Shayan Rashid, CPA, CA, SRJCA
Patrick McCabe, Chartered Business Valuator, McCabe Valuations

Original broadcast date
July 15, 2020

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SRJCA Upcoming Tax Changes
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Budget 2023 announced certain upcoming changes for the 2024 tax year. Let’s take a dive into them and how it may affect you and your practice.

Speaker(s)
Christine Duggan

Original Broadcast
January 17, 2024

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Don't Miss The Disc!
2024-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Be better at recognizing and diagnosing lumbar disc herniations and radiculopathies. Know when to continue with conservative care, know when to co-manage with a physician and know when to initiate advanced imaging and surgical consult. Lumbar disc herniations are a common presentation in our practices. However, the presentation and symptom patterns can be challenging to recognize; they don’t always look like the stereotypical radiculopathy.

After years of being a RAC Low Back practitioner and seeing thousands of lumbar radiculopathies, chiropractor Tracy Kish has some clinical pearls to help clinicians in the community be better and more consistent at diagnosing clinical lumbar radiculopathies and suspected disc herniations.

Speaker(s)
Dr. Tracy Kish (co-owner, Westwood Health)

Original Broadcast
January 11, 2023

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Debt Elimination Action Plan with Enriched Academy
2024-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Many Canadians live paycheque-to-paycheque, have a low savings rate, insufficient retirement funds, and are heavily indebted with both mortgage and consumer debt. Learn to analyze and prioritize your current debts and create an effective, realistic repayment plan with the help of our “Debt Crusher” online tool (you have free access through our online portal).

Many people are unaware of just how much their debt is costing them and where to start with a plan of attack. There are no shortcuts for eliminating debt and not all debt is bad, but a lot of us have credit card debt, car loans and personal loans/lines of credit that are crushing our ability to get ahead long-term, especially at today’s interest rates!

Speaker(s)
Kevin, Co-Founder, Enriched Academy

Original Broadcast
January 31, 2024

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Tax Savings Strategies, TFSAs & RRSPs
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
This session offers an introduction to Canada’s tax structure and highlights many deductions and tax credits available to lower your taxes. It will also explain the basics of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and how they can be used to invest your money and cut your tax bill.

If you don’t currently have a TFSA or RRSP or you think it is something you will do “later” — you are making a big mistake! They can be used for more than piling up a retirement fund and can save you a ton on your taxes. Join the webinar and find out how and why you should get started today!

Speaker
Kevin Cochrane, CEO, Enriched Academy

Original Broadcast
February 15, 2023

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Mortgage Renewals and the Home-Buying Process
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
The decision to buy a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, and the process is complicated and comes with its own rules and language, even when renewing your current mortgage. It’s imperative you understand all the ins and outs so you can avoid surprises and ensure you get the best available home for your needs and budget. This session will introduce the basic knowledge required to finance/purchase a home and give you the confidence to get you started on the road to homeownership.

Speaker(s)
Jay Seabrook – Co-Founder, Enriched Academy

Original Broadcast
April 10, 2024

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Non-Operative Management of Sciatica
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Learn about the etiology, pathophysiology and burden of sciatica, along with key features of diagnosis and differential diagnosis, common treatments for sciatica and the evidence behind them.

Speaker
SpineMobility

Original Broadcast
June 6, 2018

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Minimizing Tax Pain for OCA Business Owners
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Join our financial education partners, Enriched Academy with SRJCA to learn how to take advantage of all the available deductions and benefits available to small business owners.

Learning Outcomes:
a. How to fully utilize available tax deductions and credits.
b. Audit triggers and valuable tips for record keeping.
c. When a small business should incorporate and why.

Speaker
SRJ Chartered Accountants and Enriched Academy

Original Broadcast
June 21, 2023

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Should I Incorporate My Business?
2024-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Discussing the pros and cons of incorporation with SRJ Chartered Professional Accountants.

Speaker
SRJ Chartered Accountants

Original Broadcast
May 31, 2023

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Jumpstart Your Career - Class of '24
2024-05-22 12:00 UTC
Learn about our Jumpstart Your Career guide, and hear from CMCC and OCA staff on steps to take after graduation and transition into practice. You’ll also learn about our programs and initiatives that are designed to support your chiropractic career.
In this webinar you will: Find out about OCA initiatives such as our partnership with a University of Guelph researcher, the creation of strategic patient education resources, OCA advocacy and member programs, and how our Enriched Academy Program can build your financial literacy. Take a dive deep into OCA’s role in knowledge translation (KT) to support the research agenda, including the importance of KT for practising chiropractors and the profession, current benefits and challenges with adopting KT, as well as OCA’s role in developing KT tools to support evidence-based practices. We’ll also highlight the role of OCA Aspire in collecting information to help integrate this work.

Speakers
Ontario Chiropractic Association

Original Broadcast
May 22. 2024

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Coordinating Care with Primary Care Providers to Manage MSK Pain
2024-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
This webinar teaches collaboration with primary care providers for managing MSK conditions, focusing on rapport-building and care coordination to manage pain and potentially reduce medication reliance. It introduces tools like the CEP’s Manual Therapy Clinical Tool and pain reduction forms, and includes a case study walkthrough from assessment to outcome.

Speaker(s)
Dr. Amy Brown B.Sc., D.C. and Kristy Naulls M.N., N.P.

Original Broadcast
May 25, 2022

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Building Your Retirement Dream: How to Create Wealth & Sustainable Retirement Income
2024-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
The webinar will help you understand how to minimize the risk of depleting your savings during retirement, how to use your corporation to generate retirement income, and how to plan for long-term care and medical expenses in retirement. It will also touch on optimizing tax strategies and making informed decisions regarding your CPP and OAS benefits.

Presenter
Richard Skeels – Wealth Advisor, CIBC

Original Broadcast
June 12, 2024

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Personal Finance Mastery Series: Introduction to Cryptocurrency
2024-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Investing in digital currencies can be risky and the price can be volatile, but they also offer the opportunity for high returns and can add diversification to your portfolio. If you have been hearing the buzz around cryptocurrencies and feeling a little intimidated due to the difficult concepts and technology involved, this would be a great session to attend.
You will learn the basics of cryptocurrency including blockchain technology, how transactions work and get verified, and the security and fraud detection measures that are in place. The session will also cover Investment techniques and options for getting into crypto and the factors you need to consider.

Speaker
Arian Beyzaei – VP, Sales at Enriched Academy

Original Broadcast
June 8, 2022

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Money Smarts & Financial Habits to Teach your Teenager
2024-09-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Financial habits are formed early, and it is difficult to change later in life, which makes the teenage years a great opportunity to get your kids on track for a lifetime of sound financial decision making. If you are a little lost about what to teach your teens when it comes to money or want to save them the experience of learning about financial mistakes the hard way (sometimes with serious, lasting repercussions), make sure to join us and get some great tips and advice to get you started.

Speaker(s)
Kevin Cochrane – Co-Founder, Enriched Academy

Original Broadcast
September 27, 2023

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Financial Statements 101
2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Financial statements are not just for accountants or taxes, they are a very important tool for entrepreneurs. Understanding the basics of financial statements will allow you to build a business that thrives financially.
In this webinar, you will learn about the different types of financial statements and how they can support you in understanding how your business is performing. It will teach you how to use financial statements as a tool to improve your profitability and understand how to value business if you want to sell or buy.
Speaker(s)
Taheera Fidaali, CPA – Founder, Tula CPA

Original Broadcast
September 18, 2024

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Vestibular Rehabilitation: Dizziness and Neck Pain Patients
2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
A significant number of people are troubled with dizziness, unsteadiness and oscillopsia. A good vestibular assessment and vestibular rehabilitation program can help some of these individuals. This webinar provides an introduction to advanced rehabilitation techniques and an informative presentation with real-life case scenarios.
In this patient-centric webinar you will learn:
– Gaze stabilization exercises to prescribe to your patients
– Head repositioning maneuvers for common BPPV cases
– About real-life case scenarios that integrate evidence-based outcomes and vestibular rehabilitation in difficult “dizziness-based” patients
– How to perform Revel’s test and its significance

Speaker
Dr. Rocco Guerriero (Associate Professor, CMCC)

Original Broadcast
October 7, 2020

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Record Keeping and Report Writing – The Do's and Don’ts
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Join OCA Advance and the Beyond Law team for this webinar to discuss:
• Record keeping tips
• Report writing tips
• When and why your records will be produced
• How your records are used by lawyers in the litigation process

Speaker(s)
Kate Mazzucco – Partner, Beyond Law

Original Broadcast
October 19, 2022

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Supporting individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Supporting individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury: Concussion, mild or moderate to severe injury
A Joint OCA|UHN Webinar
Every year, approximately 170,000 Ontarians sustain a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and about 20% of them will experience persisting symptoms that require ongoing care. But access to high-quality acute care and rehabilitation services for TBI varies across the province.
Chiropractors can play a lead role in supporting individuals with mild to moderate TBI, helping to manage their symptoms, address musculoskeletal conditions and other comorbidities, and optimize function.
This joint webinar with UHN provides an overview of the current gaps that exist in TBI care in Ontario and introduces new clinical best practice tools for treating individuals with TBI, including the Neurotrauma Care Pathway. Case studies discussed will demonstrate how chiropractors can apply these tools to address TBI within their scope of practice.

Original Broadcast
September 24, 2024

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RACs for Low Back Pain: Hear from a Panel of Experiences
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Dr. Henry Candelaria, OCA member has been involved in Ontario’s Rapid Access Clinics (RACs) since 2012. In this webinar, he’s joined by a panel of practising chiropractors who will discuss their experiences with some of the rewards, challenges, and expectations of working in Ontario’s RACs. If you’ve been interested in or have been looking to get involved in the RACs program, you won’t want to miss this important discussion. Details, including participating panelists will be available in the next few weeks.

Speaker(s)
Dr. Henry Candelaria

Original Broadcast
October 25, 2023

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Arthritis Communications and Nutrition
2024-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Join Dr. Amy Brown to discuss the importance of collaborative care when utilizing nutrition and patient communication:
– Basic introduction
– The importance of collaborative care when:
– Developing better nutrition habits
– Communicating to patients about arthritis. “How to say it right.”

Speaker(s)
Dr. Amy Brown, DC

Original Broadcast
November 16, 2022

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Chiropractic Research Gamechangers: From Policy to Practice
2024-11-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
There has never been a better time to be a chiropractor! Our global collective of chiropractic research minds has been prolific in recent years, generating an amazing and unprecedented volume of impactful research.In this inspiring and thought-provoking session, Dr. Thistle will discuss several recent studies – true gamechangers – that are impactful and relevant for your practices, patients, the health care system, and future of our profession!

Speaker(s)
Dr. Shawn Thistle (RRS Education)

Original Broadcast
November 29, 2023

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