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THE ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST
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Date/Location:
___ Tues. May 12, 2015: 6:00 – 8:45 pm – Hilton Garden Inn, 800 US Highway 130, Hamilton, NJ 08690
___ Wed. July 1, 2015: 6:00 – 8:45 pm – Wyndham Hotel, 1111 Route 73 North, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Course Fee:
Single
$69
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Substitution and Cancellation Policy: Requests for cancellation must be received in writing by fax or mail ten
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attendee. If the cancellation is made within ten days or less, refunds will not be granted for any reason. A
credit voucher will be issued that may be used toward a future course. Credit vouchers are transferable and
do not expire. If we must cancel or change the course for any reason, our liability is limited to the cost of
tuition. If you register and do not attend, you are still responsible for payment.
THE ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST
(2.5 CONTACT HOURS)
Pending approval by NJ and PA Physical Therapy Board
Course Description:
This two and a half hour course covers explores ethical and legal issues that arise due to
the use of modern technology by the practicing physical therapist. Participants will have
the opportunity to discuss real life clinical examples and identify potential ethical concerns
with instructor and peers. Specific topics to be addressed include the electronic medical
record, Social Media such as Facebook, Linked in and Twitter and clinical usage of
application based hand held devices.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
 Discuss current forms of technology in daily clinical practice
 Identify ethical and professional duties related to technology usage
 Identify types and sources of law governing technology usage
Course Fee:
$69
Course Dates / Locations:
Registration begins a half hour prior to start time
Tuesday May 12, 2015: 6:00 – 8:45 pm
Hilton Garden Inn, 800 US Highway 130, Hamilton, NJ 08690
Wednesday. July 1, 2015: 6:00 – 8:45 pm
Wyndham Hotel, 1111 Route 73 North. Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Course Schedule:
Registration begins a half hour prior to start time
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Course is organized into 8 individual cases/topics, one for each principle of the APTA Code of
Ethics for the Physical Therapist.
First 15 minutes: Overview/Basic introduction to ethics of technology
2 hours: 15 minutes will be dedicated to each principle and related example
Last 15 minutes: Wrap up/Question and Answer
Course Instructor:
BRIGETTE CUFFIA PT, JD has been a licensed physical therapist since 1995. Her clinical
background is primarily in neurological rehabilitation and community health. She has been
the ACCE at Neumann University in the DPT program since 2001. At Neumann she teaches
Health Policy, Values and Ethics and Education and Consultation within Physical Therapy
Practice. Ms. Cuffia is also a PA licensed attorney having earned her law degree from
Temple University in 2006.