A new employment opportunity has been added to the DPTA job board. Please click here for more information!… Read full post
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This Summer’s Newest Releases: Great New Online Courses!
We are very pleased to announce that our online education partner, EDUCATA, has just released several new courses to help you fulfill your CE requirements, and, above all, to help you grow professionally. ALL THESE NEW COURSES ARE OFFERED TO YOU AT AN INTRODUCTORY RATE OF 25% OFF THEIR REGULAR PRICE DURING THE MONTH OF JULY & AUGUST! Simply |
Rent – a – PT Student
Rent-a-PT Student, created by the Student SIG, is a fundraising initiative in which students raise money for the Marquette Challenge to support physical therapy research through the Foundation for Physical Therapy.
Since launching this initiative to support the Marquette Challenge, the students have reached out to faculty and staff who were able to “rent-a-PT student” and utilize the … Read full post
DPTA Fall Elections: Call for Nominations
The Delaware Physical Therapy Association (DPTA) invites its members to answer the call for nominations for an elected position in the chapter. In order for our profession and chapter to meet the challenges of this ever-changing health care environment, members must be willing to give their time and talents to chapter activities. Our organization needs strong, proactive leaders to guide … Read full post
SAVE THE DATE: DeerPark Summer Lecture Series
DeerPark Summer Lecture Series
July 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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What: Summer Lecture Series
Topic: Integrative Rehabilitation Strategies for Chronic Disease
Where: University of Delaware, Willard 006 and 007
When: July 31, 6-8pm with a social to follow at the Deer Park Tavern (next door)
Speaker: Mary Lou Galantino, PT, PhD, MSCE
Contact Hours: 2 (certificates
DPTA’s 4th Annual Golf Classic
DPTA’s 4th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday, August 6 (shotgun start at 1:00 pm) at Maple Dale Country Club, Dover, Delaware.
The tournament is a Scramble format with a 1:00 shotgun start. Lunch (12:00 pm), on-course beverages, and dinner will be provided.
For more information about this event, including sponsorship opportunities available, and how to register, please … Read full post
Ethics Courses Available Now!
As you may know, by your next license renewal, in January of 2015, the state board will require that all Delaware PTs prove completion of two hours of continuing education on the subject of Ethics.
We are very happy to let you know that, as your association, we can provide you with two excellent choices of online ethics instruction:
Both … Read full post
A Note Re: Treating and Clearing DE High School Students
It has been brought to our attention by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) that some PT”s may be incorrectly clearing high school athletes back to sport. Below, please find the current DIAA position on return to sport, which may influence your practice if you are working with local Delaware Athletes.
DIAA RULE 3.1.5
A player is temporarily ineligible to … Read full post