Play The Podcast: Episode 65: Updated Standards of Practice – Not Knowing Could Hurt You
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15 October 2024
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
At their September meeting, Council voted to approve the updated Standards of Practice for Alberta Physiotherapists. These updated standards will be in effect as of January 1, 2025. On this episode of College Conversations, Jody and Leanne provide listeners with an update about the Standards of Practice including:
- The process the College used to develop standards that were right-touch and risk-based (and what those terms mean to regulators), and
- Highlights of the major changes, including standards that are being retired and new standards added.
It is up to each physiotherapist to meet the performance expectations established in the standards. Being unaware of the standards of practice is not an acceptable explanation if a professional conduct matter arises related to your practice.
The revised Standards will be available on the College’s website in November 2024 and will take effect on January 1, 2025.
As that date approaches, Alberta physiotherapists are encouraged to review the standards to make sure they understand what is required of them. If you do not understand the performance expectations, check the College’s website, or contact the College’s Practice Advisor for more information.
