The CPTA's College Conversations

Updated: 01 Oct 2025 • 78 episodes
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Ever wish you had a friend at the College that you could call when you have questions about the standards of practice or challenging situations you encounter in practice? In this friendly and informative podcast, the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta’s staff and guests will highlight issues of regulatory importance and answer common questions about the standards of practice. Got questions? We have answers! We can help you navigate the challenges of physiotherapy practice.

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Hosts: Leanne Loranger & Sean FitzGerald Date: October 1, 2025   Description: In this episode, Leanne and Sean dive deep into the realities of conflict of interest (COI) in physiotherapy practice. They explore how COI isn’t just about what you do—it’s about how your actions are perceived by others. Drawing on real-worl

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Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger On this episode of the College Conversations podcast, Jody and Leanne discuss the Code of Ethical Conduct and the Core Professional Values and how these foundational documents can help guide physiotherapist actions when the Standards do not specifically address a situation. Jod

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Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger   Every other year World Physiotherapy hosts a conference to bring together clinicians, researchers, and policy makers from around the world to discuss matters of importance to the physiotherapy profession. At the conference in May 2025, a wide range of content was presented.  

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Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger   Can a physiotherapist order a bone scan? What about a protein-rich-plasma injection?   Is there a difference between ordering interventional radiology and referring a client to a physician to see if an interventional radiology procedure is appropriate?   Do you wonder wha

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Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger   In the private sector, physiotherapists are always trying to find ways to market the services they provide and explain what they can offer to their clients. One approach that the College has observed is the practice of referring to a physiotherapist’s practice focus or ar

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Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger   In 2025 the College added performance expectations to the Standards of Practice related to how physiotherapists interact with colleagues, students, and others. These expectations are especially relevant to the people a physiotherapist supervises or has authority over. Doe

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