Department of Physical Therapy, UofT

~~Oxygen Administration and Titration for Physical Therapists and Regulated Health Professionals~~ A 2-Week Online Course Presented by Lindsay Beavers, PT, BScKin, MPT and Lisa Wickerson, BScPT, MSc, PhD March 20-April 3... Early-bird rates available until March 6, 2019! Participants will gain theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to provide safe and effective oxygen administration and titration to patients across the continuum of care. We will explore pathophysiological causes of respiratory conditions and complications such as hypoxemia in the context of physical therapy interventions including oxygen titration, exercise, and mobilization. https://www.physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca//oxygen-titration/

We are excited to welcome a new instructor to our Diabetes Educator Certificate Program! (Registration deadline now extended to Feb 10. Visit https://www.physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca//diabetes-educato/) Janis Rusen is a Clinical Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator working in the Endocrinology and Specialized Medicine Program at Women’s College Hospital. She is also a recent recipient of WCH’s Joint Excellence Teacher/Educator Award. You can check out some of Janis's... excellent work in this short video of top diet tips for people recently diagnosed with diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=IYwYMe-T-Yg See more

Did you know that we have a quarterly newsletter covering Continuing Education in the department? Check out the latest issue for news about upcoming courses, instructor profiles, faculty research, FAQs and more! https://www.physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca//pt-coned-mailing/

Today is the last day to take advantage of discounted early-bird registration in two of our upcoming professional development opportunities: Functional Electrical Stimulation in Neurorehabilitation and the Diabetes Educator Certificate Program. Don't miss out on these great online courses! https://www.physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca/continuing-educa//

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a valuable therapeutic tool for physical and occupational therapists alike. Both will benefit from the evidence-based, clinically focused approach to FES provided in our fully online course, which includes six weeks of instruction comprised of pre-recorded lectures, live weekly webinars, self-directed hands-on activities, additional readings, and online quizzes. The course is designed for therapists based nationally and internationally to advance their knowledge and practice in the use of FES. Find out more! https://www.physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca//functional-elect/