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FAQ About the Amendments to the Health Professions Act: Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
5 July 2019
The June 11, 2019 Webinar “Understanding Bill 21, An Act to Protect Patients” provided the opportunity for members of the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta to gain further understanding of the amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) which received Royal Assent in 2018. This article will address some of the most common questions that arose during the webinar.
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Power and the Therapeutic Relationship: Considerations for Physiotherapists
7 June 2019
Every day, in every interaction we have with our patients, physiotherapists lever our power and influence.
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Implementing Sensitive Practice as a Universal Precaution in Physiotherapy
3 May 2019
Most physiotherapists are familiar with the concept of universal precautions. However, the concept of implementing sensitive practice (also referred to as trauma-informed practice) as a universal precaution may be less familiar.
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Introducing the New Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard of Practice: Who is a Patient?
4 April 2019
On March 15, 2019 the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta received Ministerial approval of the Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard of Practice. Both the Standard and all the provisions of Bill 21: An Act to Protect Patients come into force on April 1, 2019.
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DO. LEARN. GROW.: What Does “Deep, Significant, Meaningful, Learning” Mean?
4 April 2019
When completing the Practice Improvement Record for your Self-Selected Activity, you are expected to report on both competence and performance.
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New Law Passes to Protect Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
6 December 2018
Bill 21, An Act to Protect Patients, will strengthen protection for patients from sexual abuse and sexual misconduct by regulated health professionals in Alberta. The Alberta government introduced the legislation to ensure Albertans are safe when accessing health-care services.
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Technology in Practice: Phishing and Ransomware - Why You Should Care
5 July 2018
In addition to the more “traditional” disasters, the use of electronic systems such as EMRs and online databases to collect patient outcome information creates the risk of phishing and ransomware attacks which can have similar disastrous implications.
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Technology in Practice: What are eHealth Competencies and Why Should I Care?
4 January 2018
There is a risk that we face as a profession. It’s the risk of failing to keep up with technological advances and the competencies required to use these technologies.
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Infection Prevention and Control and COVID-19
6 December 2017
It is important that physiotherapists have up-to-date information and feel well informed and equipped to navigate through the changing COVID-19 situation. The care and support that physiotherapists provide Albertans is vital.
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Competence: Understanding the Member-Led Activity List
6 December 2017
The College of Physiotherapists of Alberta is redesigning its Continuing Competence Program. We have sought member opinions as new program concepts and components are introduced. In our latest survey on the proposed Practice Monitoring + Development Design and Activities, self-selected activities were a common theme.
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