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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Occupational Therapy? How do I arrange a consultation with an Occupational Therapist at Work-Able Solutions? Where do the consultations take place? How much do the services and programs at Work-Able Solutions cost? What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational Therapy is a health care profession designed to help individuals develop or maintain the physical, cognitive or social skills necessary to meet the demands of daily life. Occupational therapy helps people to overcome problems they have completing self-care, work and leisure activities, so they can lead more productive, satisfying, and independent lives. Occupational Therapists’ unique training includes knowledge about medical, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial limitations, and how a specific environment affects these limitations. Occupational Therapy treatment might include: • Specific activities or exercises designed to improve a person’s function and abilities • Education or training regarding the day to day management of any activity that occupies time and energy • Recommendations for modifications to the environment, and/or the use of assistive devices or equipment to accommodate for specific limitations and enhance function Occupational Therapists are University trained professionals. The education requirements vary slightly from province to province. In Manitoba, the current entry-level designation is a Master of Occupational Therapy degree (MOT). –BACK TO TOP How do I arrange a consultation with an Occupational Therapist at Work-Able Solutions? Any individual can request a consultation by contacting us. Direct requests or third party referrals are accepted. A physician’s referral is not required to access our programs and services, but might be necessary for some insurance coverage. –BACK TO TOP Where do consultations take place? Occupational therapy services are provided in the home, in the workplace, and/or in the community. Some assessment and treatment services are provided at a rehabilitation clinic. Work-Able Solutions offers services throughout Manitoba. –BACK TO TOP How much do the programs and services at Work-Able Solutions cost? Our hourly rate is $95. Most of the services and programs are customized: therefore a price estimate can be provided. Some of the assessment services are offered at a flat rate fee (see service descriptions for details). Private occupational therapy services are covered by some private insurance plans (e.g.: Blue Cross, Sunlife, Great West Life), and may also be covered by MPI, WCB and Veterans’ Affairs. |
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