Our Team
CERTIFIED PROSTHETIST – Individuals trained in the design and clinical aspects of prosthetic devices
PROSTHETIC TECHNICIAN – Individuals trained in the design and fabrication of prosthetic devices
Assessment and Planning
- A referral is needed prior to being able to schedule an initial assessment
- Upon receiving your referral an appointment time will be scheduled at your earliest convenience
Prosthetics Specific Information
- A registered Prosthetist will assess your needs
- Based off of the initial assessment a treatment plan will be made, which may include:
- Casting to create a custom fit prosthetic
- Fitting, after the prosthetic has been produced
- Follow-up
- For further information please refer to the Patient Information Page
- Link to Patient Information Page
In-House Services
- Fitting, design, and manufacturing of prosthetics and orthotics by clinicians and technicians certified by the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetics and Orthotics
- All fitting, design, and manufacturing is done at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
- Allowing us to maintain the highest level of quality control for our devices
- All fitting, design, and manufacturing is done at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre
- Out-patient services
- Assessment, Casting, Fitting, and follow-ups for new devices
- Existing device repair
- In-patient services
- Affiliated with Rehabilitation Clinic at Hamilton General Hospital
- Casting, manufacturing, and fitting devices for in-patients
- Financial Assistance Services
- Customization/Design
- For orthotic devices, you are able to choose from a large selection of design options for your device
- For prosthetic devices, any fabric of your choice can be laminated onto your device
Funding Application Assistance
General Information
- Services provided by the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department at the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre in Hamilton are partially funded through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
- The remaining balance may qualify for other sources of funding, including: Workplace Safety Insurance Board, War Amps of Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, Ontario Disability Support Program, Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations/Inuit Health, Regional Social Services departments and private extended health benefits
Prosthetics Specific Information
- Following your Prosthetist assessment an estimate will be provided
- Financial assistants are there to support the patient through every step of the funding application process
- Our financial assistants will advocate on your behalf to external funding agencies, including completing and submitting all necessary paperwork
- With the help of our financial assistants, we will make sure you receive the maximum coverage available for your prosthetic
- For further information please visit the Funding Page
- Link to the Funding Page
