HPA December Webinars

Learn About Capacity Building In Global Health

Dec. 6, 2018: Beyond Our Borders: Building Physical Therapy Capacity

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eastern

Presented by: Kathy Clark, PT, MS, DPT | April Pinner, MSPH, RD

Members: $49 | Non-Members: $79

Capacity building is a commonly used phrase within the global health arena, but what does it mean for physical therapists who design, develop and deliver programs? Two speakers with a broad range of capacity-building experience will utilize their expertise, evidence, and case study examples to expand your understanding of capacity building.

Educational Objectives:

• Define capacity building as it relates to the training of physical therapists and program development beyond the borders of the United States.

• Describe principles of capacity building relating to program administration, clinical application, and volunteerism.

• Discuss strategies for developing and implementing sustainable capacity building programs for PT programs at U.S. universities.

• Discuss opportunities and the role of short-term volunteers in capacity building initiatives.

• Describe the role of monitoring and evaluation of capacity building programs from administration and clinical perspectives.

• Discuss funding opportunities for developing capacity building programs and volunteers.
  

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Dec. 13, 2018: Physical Therapy Practice in a Digital Age: Any Ethical or Legal Concerns

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Eastern

Presented by: Robert Latz, PT, DPT, CHCIO

Members: $49 | Non-Members: $79

We will discuss potential ramifications of each scenario, along with methods to minimize risk. Our goal is to help PT's and PTA’s everywhere to proceed forward with the use of technology to improve their care even further.

Educational Objectives:

• Describe potential causes for conflicts resulting from fast advancement of clinical technologies.
• Discuss the legal and ethical implications for pertinent clinical situations.
• Identify useful legal ethical ways to utilize the technology in question in each scenario.
• Recognize need to address legal/ethical violation in technology use in clinical practice.