Upcoming Courses

Outcome Measures in Practice and Policy (2012 AGM PD Session)

Course Sponsor/Host: NS Physiotherapy College and Association
Location: St. Mary's University, Halifax
Registration Dates:
Registration Fees: Free for members of NSCP / NSPA
Description: Preliminary Details for NSCP & NSPA AGM Professional Development

This year's professional development will focus on the use and significance of outcome measures in public and private settings.  A panel of speakers will present information on the importance of demonstrating effectiveness of physiotherapy care in order to prove value, defend funding within the public system, and to demonstrate return on investment for payors and patients.  Additional details will be posted to this page as they are confirmed.

We are very pleased to announce our confirmed Panellists:

Barbara Adams - community physiotherapist, working for PhysioCare at Home.  Barbara's emphasis will be on outcome measures in community settings / for seniors.

Anne Fenety - Physiotherapist,  on faculty at Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy.  Will focus on engaging clients in goal setting, and ensuring effective communication between patients and therapists re: OMs/goals.

Peter Graham - Senior Strategy Advisor, Government Relations, Capital District Health Authority.  Focus will be effective use of OMs to demonstrate value of the profession to
government, funders, decision-makers

David Kachan - private practice physiotherapist, clinic owner.  Particular emphasis on OMs in private practice settings, particularly WCB
 

Katie White - Physiotherapist, Stroke Consultant, Cardiovascular Health Nova Scotia.  Focus on using Stroke Strategy as a case study for effective use of OMs to demonstrate value and effectiveness in one specific area of care.

The workshop is free for members of the College and/or Association.

Registration for the Annual General Meetings including the professional development workshop can be completed on-line at http://www.physio.eventbrite.com.