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Join the Effort to Help Vermont's Older Adults Stay Steady!
We have six definite sites for our easy, enjoyable, educational Stay Steady Vermont events, where volunteer PT clinicians can educate older Vermonters about their balance and screen them according to the CDC's recommended performance measures. We also have 24 more sites that NEED committed volunteers to do the education and screening!
At Stay Steady Vermont events, we not only connect with individuals who need to hear information from trusted professionals, we also connect with agencies that have a shared mission. We all want to keep older adults healthy and strong so they can have great quality of life in the Green Mountains! Area Agencies on Aging, SASH, Senior centers, VNAs of New Hampshire and Vermont, State Departments of Health and DAIL are all invested in helping us promote these good events.
All we need is more PTs to take some time (about 2 hours) during the last 2 weeks of September, get into the community to educate, and screen people at the events. To make the orientation simple, we have created two 15-minute YouTube videos that you can watch at your convenience: Part 1 ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-T_U_oy_Ho&feature=em-upload_owner)
Here are sites where we need more PTs to help produce events:
- Champlain Senior Center - Tuesday, Sept 20, 11:00 am-1:30 pm (need 2 PTs)
- Pines Senior Living South Burlington - Thursday, Sept 22, 1:00-3:00 pm (need 3 PTs)
- Kelly's Field Hinesburg - Tuesday, Sept 27, 10:00 am-Noon (need 1 PT)
- Thayer House Burlington - Thursday, Sept 29, 1:00-3:00 pm (need 1 PT)
- Heineberg Senior Housing Burlington - Tuesday, Sept 27, 1:00-3:00 pm (need 1 PT)
- Grandway Commons Senior Housing South Burlington - Wednesday, Sept 21, 1:00-3:00 pm (need 1 PT)
- Whitney Hill Homestead Williston - Monday, Sept 19, 1:00-3:00 pm (need 3 PTs)
- Barlow Street Housing Winooski - Monday, Sept 26, 1:00-3:00 pm (need 1 PT)
- Eastview in Middlebury - Wednesday, Sept 28, 10:00 am-Noon (need 2 PTs)
- Armory Lane Vergennes - Tuesday, Sept 20, 10:00 am-Noon
- Parker House, Templewood Court, and Sheldon Towers in Rutland - dates/times TBD
- Michaud Manor in Derby Line - date/time TBD
Seeking Candidates to Serve in 2017
Positions up for election in 2016 (to start on January 1, 2017) include: Vice President, Delegate, and two Nominating Committee Members. For more information, contact Executive Director Cindy Sliwa. There is support and training for these positions, so don't be intimidated - this is a great way to network and make a difference in your state! ABPTS 2017 Initial Certification Application
Deadline Approaching
The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) is now accepting applications for 2017 specialist exams. Individuals who successfully achieve board certification in 2017 will be recognized during the Opening Ceremony at CSM 2018 in New Orleans. Applications for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology and Women's Health were due July 1, however they will be accepted through the end of the month. Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, and Sports applications are due by July 31. For more information and to fill out an application, visit the ABPTS website. If you need additional information contact the specialist certification department. Please note: the 2016 APTA House of Delegates voted to create a clinical specialization in Oncology; however, the specialist certification process is not yet in place. Self-Reported Vital Sign Assessment in Physical Therapy
Your participation is requested in a research project to assess the use of vital signs in Physical Therapy Practice.
The survey is a brief 24-item questionnaire that takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and includes questions regarding practice behaviors, beliefs, and demographic information related to measuring vital signs. This information could serve as a framework of understanding for improving clinical practice related to the prevention of cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders in Physical Therapy Practice. If you are a licensed and practicing physical therapist, and are interested in participating in this study, please click here to access the letter of consent and survey.
Participate in the Vermont Chapter's Online Community
The Vermont Chapter's Online Community in the Hub is where you can connect with your fellow members. Here's how you subscribe to and participate in the Community (it's easy, and it's free!): - Go to www.apta.org and log in.
- Click on APTA Communities at the top of the page; in the green Communities box, click "start now."
- As a Vermont Chapter member, "Vermont Chapter" should come up as one of the private communities to which you have access (if it doesn't, contact APTA at 800/999-2782 to verify that your membership information is correct).
- To subscribe to the online community and ensure that you receive updates, click on the My Options drop-down menu at the top of the page, then on My Subscriptions; select "Vermont Chapter" to subscribe and choose if you'd like to be notified of discussions immediately by e-mail or by weekly summary.
- Click on Vermont Chapter, then on "Vermont Chapter Discussions" (this is an archive of previous discussions). To create a new discussion, click "Add a Thread" under About this Topic (make sure to include a detailed subject line for archiving purposes). To comment on an existing discussion, click on the discussion thread, go to the specific comment box, and click Reply (in the gray box at the bottom of each comment).
Check out the FAQ doc on The Hub homepage, as well as the video tutorials. These references can also be found on 'The Hub' Support community. We hope you like it! Send an email to hubsupport@apta.org with any questions. Join Vermont Chapter Facebook Page
Follow the Vermont Chapter's Facebook page at VT APTA to keep up with the latest information from the chapter and interact with your fellow members!
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Upcoming Events
APTA State Policy and Payment Forum, Pittsburgh (September 17-18)
ME Chapter Fall Conference & Membership Meeting (Portland, ME - University of New England; September 24-25; speaker: Steve Tepper) - REGISTER BY AUG 1 information posted at www.maineapta.org
Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference (November 11-13, Keystone Resort, Colorado, preconference courses November 9-10) www.sopac.us - Early-bird registration discounts end August 1!
Total Joint Replacement Patient: Supporting a Successful Journey (Eau Claire, WI, Nov 30-Dec 2). For registration information, contact lmanning@pesi.com
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