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Ever wish you had a friend at the College that you could call when you have questions about the standards of practice or challenging situations you encounter in practice? In this friendly and informative podcast, the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta’s staff and guests will highlight issues of regulatory importance and answer common questions about the standards of practice. Got questions? We have answers! We can help you navigate the challenges of physiotherapy practice.

  1. AUG 15

    Episode 63 - Rise of the Machines – AI in Physiotherapy Practice

    Over the last couple of years, there has been a steady increase in the public discourse about artificial intelligence or AI. Since the release of the generative AI tool ChatGPT4 in spring of 2023 we have seen the emergence of AI tools designed to support charting of health care services and platforms to support clinical decision making in health care, including those designed for or applicable to physiotherapy practice. What does this all mean for Alberta physiotherapists? Can physiotherapists use AI in clinical practice? What are the risks they should be aware of? Check out this episode to learn more about regulatory considerations of consent, privacy, quality and accuracy; and the physiotherapist’s responsibilities if they choose to use AI tools in their practice. While it’s easy to get caught up in the hype about these tools, physiotherapists need to take the time to understand the AI tools they use and what they do and don’t offer.  Resources: ·        Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

    17 min

  2. JUL 15

    Episode 62 - Sharing Circles – A Step in the Journey Towards Culturally Safe Care for Indigenous Clients

    Speakers: Amanda Gould and Leanne Loranger Amanda Gould, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, and Cultural Advisor to the College joins Leanne on this special, extended episode, of College Conversations. We discuss the sharing circles the College engaged in earlier this year, bringing Indigenous people and physiotherapists together, and the key learnings that arose from the sharing circles. Listen to this episode to learn more about what sharing circles are, what the College learned from the sharing circles held in early 2024, and the College’s next steps towards addressing Indigenous cultural safety and health equity. Resources: ·        Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

    39 min

  3. JUN 15

    Episode 61 - Are you ready for your close-up? Video recording in physiotherapy practice

    Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger In this episode, Sean and Leanne discuss video recording in physiotherapy practice settings, including video surveillance, generating recordings of virtual visits, and creating videos of patient instructions or home exercise programs as part of in-person visits. Physiotherapists usually provide lots of information to clients, and there can be benefits to providing video summaries of information. However, physiotherapists need to consider the privacy, record keeping, and consent issues that arise if they create videos in their practice settings and take steps to proactively address these issues. Physiotherapists should also consider the potential that a client may record a clinical interaction, either with their knowledge and consent or not. Resources: ·      Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta. Video Surveillance in the Private Sector. ·      Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programs. Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

    15 min

  4. MAY 15

    Episode 60 - Legislative Responsibilities – Not Knowing Can Hurt You

    Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger Physiotherapists adhere to the legislation that applies to their practice. That responsibility is enshrined in the Code of Ethical Conduct. But what legislation, exactly, is included when we say that? In this episode, Jody and Leanne review some of the often-overlooked legislation that applies to practice and its relevance to physiotherapists, including the: ·       Radiation Protection Act   ·       Protection for Persons in Care Act ·       Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act ·       Occupational Health and Safety Act, and ·       Public Health Act We begin with a discussion of the Radiation Protection Act, which was repealed in 2021, and the legislation established in its place to regulate lasers. Later in the episode, we discuss the practice setting inspections enabled by the Occupational Health and Safety and Public Health Acts. Are you aware that inspectors have the legislated authority under both Acts to perform practice site inspections? What can we learn from physiotherapists who have had their practice settings inspected? What are our legislated responsibilities as physiotherapists? Listen to this episode to learn more! Resources: ·       Legislation related to Practice – CPTA.  https://www.cpta.ab.ca/for-physiotherapists/resources/legislation-related-to-practice/ ·       Occupational Health and Safety Act Act  https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/stat/sa-2020-c-o-2.2/latest/sa-2020-c-o-2.2.html ·       Public Health Act https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/stat/rsa-2000-c-p-37/latest/rsa-2000-c-p-37.html#Part_2_Administration_32475 ·       IPC Guide CPTA -  https://www.cpta.ab.ca/docs/67/IPC_Guide-Revised_Human_Rights_11.30.23.pdf Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

    17 min

  5. APR 15

    Episode 59 - Shifting from Witness to Intervenor – Discussing Bystander Intervention and Physiotherapy

    Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger “A bystander is a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.” What does bystander intervention mean and why does bystander intervention matter for physiotherapists? In late 2023 and early 2024, the College highlighted trends in allegations of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct received by the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. One of the College’s messages is that we need the help of all physiotherapists to disrupt these trends by intervening when they see conduct that is either clearly sexual misconduct or is tipping in the direction of becoming inappropriate. Further, the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethical Conduct call upon physiotherapists to act when they observe others acting in a racist or discriminatory manner towards others. In short, physiotherapists need to shift from witness to intervenor when they observe an incident or conduct in the practice setting that is not consistent with professional norms and expectations. In this podcast we discuss highlights and take away messages from the February 2024 Introduction to Bystander Intervention webinar the College hosted with the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. Do you know the 4Ds of bystander intervention and how to apply them? Check out this episode to learn more! Resources: ·       Webinar:  https://www.cpta.ab.ca/news-and-updates/webinars/an-introduction-to-bystander-intervention/ Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

    15 min

  6. MAR 15

    Episode 58 - Being a Regulated Professional – What’s In It For Me?

    Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger When you think about the College’s past messaging about its role – that it exists to safeguard and serve the public interest and receives its mandate from the Government of Alberta, on some level it’s understandable that physiotherapists might ask, “if that’s the case, why am I footing the bill?” In this conversation, Jody and Leanne address the age-old question of “what’s in it for me?” when it comes to regulation. Along the way, they discuss the contract that exists between government and regulated health professionals, different regulatory models, and the concept of co-regulation. They touch on the benefits physiotherapists gain through regulation and what could potentially occur if the profession was not regulated. Being a regulated health professional offers benefits but it also demands that we work to continually raise the bar for ourselves and those around us.  Albertans deserve a physiotherapy profession that is accountable and that serves the public’s interests. Listen to this episode to learn more about the benefits and obligations of being a regulated health professional. Resources: ·       Webinar: What does it mean to be a member of a self-regulating profession in 2021? Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

    16 min

  7. FEB 15

    Episode 57 - Emails, Newsletters, Podcasts – Oh My! The College Communications Review

    Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger All physiotherapists need a basic awareness of the rules of practice and professional expectations for physiotherapists in Alberta. The College uses many tools to get that information into your hands, to make you aware of and help you understand and meet your regulatory responsibilities. You can’t fulfill a responsibility if you don’t know about it or don’t understand what it means, but we need you to meet us halfway, At the end of 2023, the College engaged in a review of its communications practices. In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the findings of the communications review and actions the College is planning to address the feedback received and to try to make our communication efforts more effective. If you have ever asked yourself why the College spends time and resources on communications, or wondered what resources are available to help physiotherapists understand the rules of practice, this episode is for you. Listen to the episode to learn more about the resources the College creates, the feedback received during the review, and some of the changes we are working on. Resources: Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

    21 min

  8. JAN 15

    Episode 56 - What Do Physiotherapists Need to Know About Ongoing Informed Consent?

    Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger The Consent Standard of Practice and Consent Guide for Alberta Physiotherapists both refer to the importance of ensuring that a physiotherapist has ongoing informed consent when providing physiotherapy services. The College often hears from physiotherapists and others who have questions about the College’s expectations related to ongoing consent. Does ongoing informed consent mean that the physiotherapist must engage in an extensive discussion of the risks, benefits, and options for care at every visit? Can a physiotherapist ensure that the patient continues to consent to treatment at subsequent visits by asking a few simple questions and being alert to the patient’s replies? Does a patient’s attendance at an appointment mean that ongoing informed consent is in place? In this episode Sean and Leanne answer these questions and more and highlight the risks that can arise if express ongoing informed consent is not sought and received. What does this look like in clinical practice? Listen to the episode to learn more. Resources: ·       Consent Standard of Practice ·       Consent Guide for Alberta Physiotherapists Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

    28 min
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Ever wish you had a friend at the College that you could call when you have questions about the standards of practice or challenging situations you encounter in practice? In this friendly and informative podcast, the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta’s staff and guests will highlight issues of regulatory importance and answer common questions about the standards of practice. Got questions? We have answers! We can help you navigate the challenges of physiotherapy practice.

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    College of Physiotherapists Alberta
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