The COVID-19 pandemic has been and remains an unprecedented challenge to health-care providers and society at large. Over the last 16 months, physiotherapists have played a critical role in addressing the health and well-being needs of Albertans. Whether working in a private practice clinic, a hospital, or any other setting where direct patient care is provided, we applaud the efforts that physiotherapists continue to make to serve patients and adhere to the instructions of public health experts.
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Good Practice: Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard, 2 Years Later |
2018 amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) created new rules and requirements for Colleges to address sexual abuse and sexual misconduct. When those amendments passed, Physiotherapy Alberta released several documents and podcasts to facilitate Alberta physiotherapists' understanding of the rules. So, why are we addressing this topic again?
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Self-Selected Activity: Wrapping Up
Renewal period is coming soon. Here are some tips for the Self-Selected Activity and completion of your Practice Improvement Record.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: An Overview of the Basics |
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Date: July 28, 2021
Time: 8:00 a.m.
This 90-minute presentation is an introductory guide to provide a starting point to learn about equity, diversity, and inclusion. This presentation provides a broad overview of awareness of EDI issues and engagement practices that support a climate of equity and inclusion within health-care settings.
*Please note, this session will be recorded and will be available for on-demand viewing for individuals unable to attend the live session.
Presenter: Dr. William Yimbo, PhD, MA, BA
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Payment for uninsured Diagnostic Imaging Referred by Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, and Audiologists |
In compliance with the information contained in the enclosed bulletin from the Government of Alberta, patients of chiropractors, physiotherapists and audiologists will be responsible for payment of uninsured outpatient diagnostic imaging exams, provided by Alberta Health Services.
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This is your opportunity to recognize and honor a colleague who in your opinion, has contributed significantly to Alberta’s physiotherapy profession in one of the following ways:
- Improving the quality of care or service delivery
- Excellence in practice and/or promotion of the profession
You may also nominate a physiotherapy student for their demonstrated leadership skills.
The nomination deadline is midnight August 30, 2021.
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News from the June 2021 Council Meeting.
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College Conversations Podcast
Listen to the College Conversations Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Episode 25
Date: June 15, 2021
In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the core activities of regulatory organizations, the costs of regulation and Council’s fiduciary duty. Council has a duty to act in the interest of meeting Physiotherapy Alberta’s mandate and to use the funds collected responsibly to fulfill core regulatory activities and our strategic plan. As a large, public organization, Physiotherapy Alberta’s financial situation is reported annually to government and other stakeholders, through our annual report. While no one wants to pay higher fees for registration with the College, many of the costs that the College faces are, if not fixed, not truly malleable either. We discuss how the College sets its annual budget, establishes fees for registration and renewal, and aligns spending with the strategic plan.
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The Bone and Joint Strategic Clinical Network (BJH SCN) is seeking new members for the provincial
Conservative Osteoarthritis Working Group (Conservative OA WG). This group was struck in 2017 to
guide, continuously improve and implement the standardization of clinical practices, protocols, scopes
Dianne Millette, a physiotherapist and doctoral candidate at Queen’s University is looking for physiotherapists to participate in her research study. If you are a physiotherapist who is enrolled in an upcoming dry needling course or has recently completed a dry needling course please consider participating in a short survey and follow-up virtual interview. This study aims to understand more about how physiotherapists make decisions about the continuing professional development (CPD) they undertake in specific clinical areas including dry needling. A desired outcome of the study is to develop a framework and decision-making tools to encourage intentional, outcomes driven decisions related to quality CPD that can be used by physiotherapists. For more information and/or if you are interested in participating, please contact Dianne Millette ( 18Dmm@queensu.ca).
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Physiotherapy Alberta | 780.438.0338 | info@physiotherapyalberta.ca | www.physiotherapyalberta.ca |
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