Important Note: Due to our programs' popularity and limited seating, it is not permissible for more than two (2) employees from the same HTC to attend the same program.
Purpose
To increase expertise and proficiency of the HTC physical therapist in clinical evaluation, assessment, and management of individuals with bleeding disorders in order to promote best practice and optimal patient health outcomes.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this live activity, HTC physical therapists caring for patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders will be able to:
- Describe the impact of gene/novel therapies
- Define shared clinical decision-making and patient-family-centered care
- State examination guidelines found in the National Bleeding Disorders Foundations PT Examination Practice Guidelines
- Recall the Hemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) criteria for differing degrees of joint health and limitation
- Sort characteristics and interventions for fractures, contusions/muscle bleeds, strains, and sprains
- Translate conservative interventions and invasive procedures based on bleeding severity and extent of joint disease
- Identify the role of and timing for use of a posterior resting splint, elastic therapeutic tape, and performing
Target Audience
Hemophilia treatment center physical therapists who have treated persons with bleeding disorders for at least two (2) years.
Continuing Education
CPTA credits will be offered.
Eligibility Criteria
To attend this program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be employed at a U.S. federally recognized HTC as a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pharmacist or similar role for at least two (2) years.
- Obtain approval to attend from Regional Administrator via automated process upon submission of application.
- Apply for this program by completing the Application Form.
- Apply Now
Cost and Travel Information
- There is no registration fee to attend a Partners Program.
- Once registered, you will be contacted at least 4 weeks before the program with logistical details, including air and ground transportation and hotel information. All registrants are encouraged to read the Partners Travel Policy to understand costs that are covered and costs that you may incur.
- The Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program is supported by an independent medical education grant(s). Travel and lodging for program participants are made possible by an at-will contribution from the Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center.
Notifications
- Upon attending any Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program meetings or special events, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and Partners release, publication, exhibition, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Partners and its employees or affiliates.
- Please note that your contact information as stated in your profile may be made available to program attendees. Sharing of contact information with attendees at the program you attend is for the purpose of networking with colleagues.
Annual Dates
Application Form
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