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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.
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Episode 58 - Being a Regulated Professional – What’s In It For Me?
March 15, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBSpeakers: 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 th...
Episode 57 - Emails, Newsletters, Podcasts – Oh My! The College Communications Review
February 15, 2024 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBSpeakers: 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 Coll...
Episode 56 - What Do Physiotherapists Need to Know About Ongoing Informed Consent?
January 15, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBSpeakers: 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 ...
Episode 55 - #WordsMatter: Unpacking the Comments and Sexual Misconduct Infographic
December 15, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 16.1 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger On this episode of College Conversations Jody and Leanne continue the discussion of trends in complaints related to allegations of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct, highlighting one of the underlying themes identified from the review of these complaints – communication. They discuss the comments highlighted in the #WordsMatter infographic and why they are problematic. They connect the concerning comments back to the concept of professional boun...
Episode 54 - Questions and Concerns Related to Fees and Billing of Physiotherapy Services
November 15, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Sean FitzGerald, and Leanne Loranger In this episode, Jody, Sean, and Leanne discuss common questions and issues related to physiotherapy business practices. · Is it appropriate for a physiotherapist to continue to sell their services without demonstrable progress towards the patient’s goals, or is that a conflict of interest? · Where does demonstrable progress fit into decisions about providing ongoing care or discharging a patient? · ...
Episode 53 - PTs, we have a problem! Concerning trends in complaints received by the College
October 15, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.7 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger, Jody Prohar, and Joyce Vogelgesang On this episode of College Conversations Jody, Joyce, and Leanne talk about concerning trends in the number and nature of complaints received by the College during the 2022-2023 registration year. The College has seen an increase in the number of complaints received, and the number of complaints pertaining to sexual abuse particularly. Four years have passed since the Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard of Practice ca...
Episode 52 - Small Town Living – Being a Professional and Part of a Small Community
September 15, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Sean FitzGerald Being a member of a small community poses some unique challenges for regulated health professionals. There is the potential for conflicts of interest and risks related to the ability to set and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with patients. What does the College mean when it says that physiotherapists should refrain from providing services to an individual with whom they have a close personal relationship? Which relationships ar...
Episode 51 - Navigating Privacy Requirements in Physiotherapy Practice
August 15, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MBOne of the most common topics of the questions brought to the College is that of privacy and the legislative and regulatory requirements that physiotherapists must meet in relation to patient privacy. With physiotherapists subject to as many as four different pieces of privacy legislation depending on their area of practice and patient population, it’s easy to understand why. In this episode of College Conversations, Sean and Leanne complete a brief review of privacy legislation in Alberta...
Episode 50 - The Ins and Outs of Supervising Physiotherapist Support Workers
July 15, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Sean FitzGerald Physiotherapist support workers are an essential element to a functioning health system. In this episode, Leanne and Sean discuss the range of backgrounds, educations and experiences people working as physiotherapist support workers may possess and the implications of physiotherapist support workers being unregulated health providers. They review the performance expectations that physiotherapists must adhere to when supervising physiotherapi...
Episode 49 - Making Sense of Labour Mobility and Fair Registration Legislation
June 15, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 19 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger Over the last few months, there has been a near constant stream of media coverage related to health workforce labour shortages and actions taken by governments, regulators, and other organizations to address the issue. In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss actions taken by the provincial governments in Ontario and Nova Scotia and recent changes to Alberta legislation that are all intended to attract health professionals to the respective prov...
Episode 48 - Updates to Provision of Professional Services Rules and Requirements
May 15, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger The College of Physiotherapists of Alberta has had provision of professional services rules in place for several years. The rules stem from the College’s legislated authority to “approve practice settings where physiotherapists provide services.” In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the rationale behind the rules, policy updates that were implemented in 2023, and what those updates mean for physiotherapists and business owners. Do you have q...
Episode 47 - A Deep Dive into Duty of Care
April 15, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 14.1 MBPhysiotherapists have fundamental obligations to provide safe, competent, effective care to their clients, and to provide for continuity of care whenever a therapeutic relationship has been established. The concept of a duty of care underlies long standing professional norms and expectations. In this episode we discuss recurring challenges that physiotherapists may encounter related to the duty of care that they have towards their clients, including: · The physiotherapist’s respo...
Episode 46 - Understanding the Currency of Practice Hours Requirement
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 16.1 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Joyce Vogelgesang, and Leanne Loranger To be eligible to renew their College of Physiotherapists of Alberta practice permit each year, physiotherapists are required to meet currency of practice requirements. The most common way to meet these requirements is to have engaged in the practice of physiotherapy for at least 1200 hours in the 5 registration years immediately preceding the application for permit renewal. Each year the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta ...
Episode 45 - Regulating in the Public Interest: The Council Member Selection Process
February 15, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar In recent years, the Government of Alberta has passed legislative changes intended to modernize health profession regulation in Alberta and ensure that health regulators focus solely on serving the public interest. Historically, physiotherapists selected to serve on Council were elected through the annual Council election process that many Alberta physiotherapists will be familiar with. However, Council election processes can send a contradictor...
Episode 44 – Proactively Addressing Advertising Issues
January 15, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.49 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar Do you know the rules related to advertising the physiotherapy services you provide? Each month the College receives several calls and emails from physiotherapists and patients alike asking if offers of free services, use of comparative statements, or other common marketing practices are permitted by the College. In 2023, the College is instituting a proactive approach to enforce the Advertising Standard of Practice, implementing a tool to monit...
Episode 43 - Getting to Know You(r) Standards of Practice
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 11.2 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar The Standards of Practice for Physiotherapists in Alberta are being revised, with updated Standards intended to be adopted in 2023. In this episode, Jody and Leanne talk about the core documents of the profession, the legislation governing practice, Bylaws, Code of Ethical Conduct, and the Standards as well as the purpose of each of these documents. The process the College used for revising the Standards and the data considered when making the pro...
Episode 42 - Whose Job Is It, Anyways?
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar Nearly a year after formally ceasing association functions, Jody and Leanne discuss the respective roles of the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta and the newly formed Alberta Association of Physiotherapy. The College regularly hears from physiotherapists who are unsure which organization can help them with the questions or concerns they have. In this episode we answer some of the most common questions received over the last several months. ...
Episode 41 - FAQs about Supervising Physiotherapist Interns
October 15, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Sean FitzGerald In this episode, Leanne and Sean talk about the diverse group of individuals that make up the physiotherapist intern population and the supervision of physiotherapist interns as they transition into practice in Alberta. They discuss the specific duties that the supervising physiotherapist needs to fulfill when they agree to be a supervisor, including assessing the physiotherapist intern’s skills, making a supervision plan, assigning activities...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 40
September 15, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar In this episode Jody and Leanne discuss the current landscape of telerehabilitation use by physiotherapists in Alberta, cover frequent questions that came up during the COVID-19 pandemic, and bust common telerehabilitation myths. Do you have questions about: Setting fees for telerehabilitation services? Expectations regarding safety and risk management? Privacy and rules for where private information is stored? Recording and documenting t...
Episode 40 - Telerehabilitation Myth Busters
September 15, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar In this episode Jody and Leanne discuss the current landscape of telerehabilitation use by physiotherapists in Alberta, cover frequent questions that came up during the COVID-19 pandemic, and bust common telerehabilitation myths. Do you have questions about: Setting fees for telerehabilitation services? Expectations regarding safety and risk management? Privacy and rules for where private information is stored? Recording and documenting t...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 39
August 15, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar In this episode Jody and Leanne update listeners about changes that are on the horizon regarding the legislation pertaining to restricted activities in Alberta and discuss continuing competence considerations for physiotherapists who perform restricted activities. August means practice permit renewal season, and one of the things that renewal always brings to mind is the issue of competence and continuing professional development. What should ph...
Episode 39 - Restricted Activities Update
August 15, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar In this episode Jody and Leanne update listeners about changes that are on the horizon regarding the legislation pertaining to restricted activities in Alberta and discuss continuing competence considerations for physiotherapists who perform restricted activities. August means practice permit renewal season, and one of the things that renewal always brings to mind is the issue of competence and continuing professional development. What should ph...
Episode 38 - Understanding Mandatory Reporting
July 15, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.87 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger, Jody Prohar, Moyra McAllister In this episode we discuss the legal requirement for mandatory reporting to the College, and the scenarios where this requirement is triggered. The College exists to protect the public. There are instances where an employer who is ending an employment relationship needs to make the College aware of performance concerns that may indicate that a physiotherapist is unable to meet the requirements of the Standards of Practice. There a...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 38
July 15, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.87 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger, Jody Prohar, Moyra McAllister In this episode we discuss the legal requirement for mandatory reporting to the College, and the scenarios where this requirement is triggered. The College exists to protect the public. There are instances where an employer who is ending an employment relationship needs to make the College aware of performance concerns that may indicate that a physiotherapist is unable to meet the requirements of the Standards of Practice. There a...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 37
June 15, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 16.1 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Sean FitzGerald In this episode, Sean and Leanne talk about the provision of professional services process and rules that apply to private businesses seeking to offer physiotherapy services in Alberta. When physiotherapists work in private business settings that are owned by individuals who are not regulated health professionals there is a risk that the physiotherapist will not be able to meet the expectations established in the Standards of Practice. This ...
Episode 37 - Thinking About Opening a Physiotherapy Business? Start Here!
June 15, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 16.1 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Sean FitzGerald In this episode, Sean and Leanne talk about the provision of professional services process and rules that apply to private businesses seeking to offer physiotherapy services in Alberta. When physiotherapists work in private business settings that are owned by individuals who are not regulated health professionals there is a risk that the physiotherapist will not be able to meet the expectations established in the Standards of Practice. This ...
Episode 36 - Releasing Patient Records – Understanding the Rules, Avoiding Trouble
May 15, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Cheryl Blahut In this episode Cheryl and Leanne talk about records release to other parties and the common themes that come up when complaints or concerns come to the College regarding records release. How are concerns about records release addressed by the College? How long does the physiotherapist have to provide a copy of a chart once a request has been received? What fee can be charged for the chart copy? What does the physiotherapist need to inclu...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 36
May 15, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Cheryl Blahut In this episode Cheryl and Leanne talk about records release to other parties and the common themes that come up when complaints or concerns come to the College regarding records release. How are concerns about records release addressed by the College? How long does the physiotherapist have to provide a copy of a chart once a request has been received? What fee can be charged for the chart copy? What does the physiotherapist need to inclu...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 35
April 15, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 15 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Susan Paul In this episode Leanne speaks with Susan Paul of the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia about trends seen among physiotherapists on social media. The episode starts with a discussion of the aspirational aspects of the Code of Ethical Conduct and who physiotherapists are called to be in all our professional interactions, including those that take place on social media. From there, Susan and Leanne go on to talk about core expectation...
Episode 35 - Bringing Professionalism to Your Social Media Presence
April 15, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 15 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Susan Paul In this episode Leanne speaks with Susan Paul of the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia about trends seen among physiotherapists on social media. The episode starts with a discussion of the aspirational aspects of the Code of Ethical Conduct and who physiotherapists are called to be in all our professional interactions, including those that take place on social media. From there, Susan and Leanne go on to talk about core expectation...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 34
March 17, 2022 17:50 - 16 minutes - 12.2 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger, Jody Prohar, and Joyce Vogelgesang In this episode Leanne, Jody and Joyce talk about Physiotherapy Alberta’s continuing competence program, providing an overview of the Do. Learn. Grow. program and an update about changes coming to continuing competence for physiotherapists in Alberta in 2022. We start with a discussion of legislation and the principles that underly the continuing competence program. Then, at the 2:52 minute mark we discuss the program componen...
Episode 34 - Do. Learn. Grow – Continuing Competence in Alberta
March 17, 2022 17:50 - 16 minutes - 12.2 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger, Jody Prohar, and Joyce Vogelgesang In this episode Leanne, Jody and Joyce talk about Physiotherapy Alberta’s continuing competence program, providing an overview of the Do. Learn. Grow. program and an update about changes coming to continuing competence for physiotherapists in Alberta in 2022. We start with a discussion of legislation and the principles that underly the continuing competence program. Then, at the 2:52 minute mark we discuss the program componen...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 33
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.1 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Sean FitzGerald In this episode Leanne is joined by Sean FitzGerald, Physiotherapy Alberta’s Practice Advisor, to discuss conflicts of interest and some real-life scenarios that physiotherapists encounter in practice on a regular basis. Leanne and Sean discuss common questions about conflicts of interest including: what is a conflict of interest; and why do physiotherapists need to avoid potential and perceived conflicts of interest? At the 4:30 mark they ...
Episode 33 - Conflicts of Interest in Physiotherapy Practice
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 13.1 MBSpeakers: Leanne Loranger and Sean FitzGerald In this episode Leanne is joined by Sean FitzGerald, Physiotherapy Alberta’s Practice Advisor, to discuss conflicts of interest and some real-life scenarios that physiotherapists encounter in practice on a regular basis. Leanne and Sean discuss common questions about conflicts of interest including: what is a conflict of interest; and why do physiotherapists need to avoid potential and perceived conflicts of interest? At the 4:30 mark they ...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 32
January 15, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.95 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger It’s safe to say that 2022 will be a year of change for Physiotherapy Alberta. In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the Strategic Plan that was recently approved by Council and what that plan means in terms of the work Physiotherapy Alberta will focus on in the coming year. With the upcoming change in mandate, it was time to reflect on Physiotherapy Alberta’s mission, vision, and values and how we enact them in our work. In past episodes Jody ...
Episode 32 - Where to next?
January 15, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.95 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger It’s safe to say that 2022 will be a year of change for Physiotherapy Alberta. In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the Strategic Plan that was recently approved by Council and what that plan means in terms of the work Physiotherapy Alberta will focus on in the coming year. With the upcoming change in mandate, it was time to reflect on Physiotherapy Alberta’s mission, vision, and values and how we enact them in our work. In past episodes Jody ...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 31
December 15, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11.1 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger Change is coming to Physiotherapy Alberta. In December 2020 the Health Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) received Royal Assent. Among other things, this piece of legislation requires that regulatory colleges cease to function as professional associations and divest themselves of any association functions. In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the work that has already been done to address the requirements established by the Health Statutes Amendment...
Episode 31 - The Continuing Transition to a Single-Mandate Organization
December 15, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11.1 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger Change is coming to Physiotherapy Alberta. In December 2020 the Health Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) received Royal Assent. Among other things, this piece of legislation requires that regulatory colleges cease to function as professional associations and divest themselves of any association functions. In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the work that has already been done to address the requirements established by the Health Statutes Amendment...
Episode 30 - Scope of Practice and Pandemic Redeployment – Is it Physiotherapy?
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger In this episode we talk about how Physiotherapy Alberta approaches the questions regarding the scope of physiotherapypractice that we commonly receive from regulated physiotherapists, employers, and insurers. The “Is It Physiotherapy?” tool provides Physiotherapy Alberta with a consistent way to approach these questions. The five steps outlined in the tool take into consideration the issue or intervention in question, legislative considerations, train...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 30
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger In this episode we talk about how Physiotherapy Alberta approaches the questions regarding the scope of physiotherapypractice that we commonly receive from regulated physiotherapists, employers, and insurers. The “Is It Physiotherapy?” tool provides Physiotherapy Alberta with a consistent way to approach these questions. The five steps outlined in the tool take into consideration the issue or intervention in question, legislative considerations, train...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 29
October 15, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the profound effect that the spread of misinformation has had on the public’s trust of institutions and regulated health professionals alike. We talk about some of the statements issued by professional organizations and regulators during the pandemic about the expectations health professionals need to meet and the importance of avoiding spreading or amplifying misinformation. At about the 7-minute mark, we ta...
Episode 29 - Misinformation and Professional Practice
October 15, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger In this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the profound effect that the spread of misinformation has had on the public’s trust of institutions and regulated health professionals alike. We talk about some of the statements issued by professional organizations and regulators during the pandemic about the expectations health professionals need to meet and the importance of avoiding spreading or amplifying misinformation. At about the 7-minute mark, we ta...
Episode 28 - Do You Have a Permit For That?
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MBSpeakers: Joyce Vogelgesang, Cheryl Blahut, Leanne Loranger With the September 30th deadline for practice permit renewal fast approaching, we are using this episode to answer the question – ‘What happens if I fail to renew my permit and practice when I’m not authorized?’ The Health Professions Act establishes the penalties that apply if someone claims or implies that they are a physiotherapist without being registered with Physiotherapy Alberta. Penalties may apply to people who falsely ...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 28
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MBSpeakers: Joyce Vogelgesang, Cheryl Blahut, Leanne Loranger With the September 30th deadline for practice permit renewal fast approaching, we are using this episode to answer the question – ‘What happens if I fail to renew my permit and practice when I’m not authorized?’ The Health Professions Act establishes the penalties that apply if someone claims or implies that they are a physiotherapist without being registered with Physiotherapy Alberta. Penalties may apply to people who falsely ...
Episode 27 - Renewing Your Practice Permit – Ready, Set, Go!
August 15, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 16 MBSpeakers: Joyce Vogelgesang, Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger August means that practice permit renewal season is upon us. Joyce Vogelgesang joins Jody and Leanne in this episode to discuss all things registration and renewal and our tips for making the renewal process run smoothly, including: Maintaining your member profile. Reporting criminal charges, convictions, and findings of unprofessional conduct as soon as reasonably possible. What to keep in mind if you are considering canceling...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 27
August 15, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 16 MBSpeakers: Joyce Vogelgesang, Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger August means that practice permit renewal season is upon us. Joyce Vogelgesang joins Jody and Leanne in this episode to discuss all things registration and renewal and our tips for making the renewal process run smoothly, including: Maintaining your member profile. Reporting criminal charges, convictions, and findings of unprofessional conduct as soon as reasonably possible. What to keep in mind if you are considering canceling...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 26
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.8 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger It’s the second anniversary of College Conversations! This episode takes us back to the discussions of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct of patients by regulated health professionals, which were the spark that let to the creation of the podcast. We begin the episode by reviewing key definitions related to changes to the Health Professions Act which were passed in late 2018. We go on to discuss the patient relations program that the College e...
Episode 26 - Treatment and Counselling Following Sexual Abuse or Sexual Misconduct
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.8 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger It’s the second anniversary of College Conversations! This episode takes us back to the discussions of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct of patients by regulated health professionals, which were the spark that let to the creation of the podcast. We begin the episode by reviewing key definitions related to changes to the Health Professions Act which were passed in late 2018. We go on to discuss the patient relations program that the College e...
Episode 25 - Show me the Money!
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger 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 ...
Physiotherapy Alberta's College Conversations - Episode 25
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBSpeakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger 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 ...