Long COVID & Physiotherapy- Supporting Patient Care & Well-Being

Course Overview:

This online course, “Long COVID & Physiotherapy – Supporting Patient Care & Well-Being,” is an opportunity to discuss and share the experiences of caring and supporting those with Long COVID.

The course will give physiotherapists and those with the lived experience of Long COVID a chance to share perspectives on this emerging and new episodic condition.

Practicing physiotherapists and those experiencing Long COVID will share their observations, discuss contemporary advocacy and care needs, and look at the opportunity of physiotherapy to support their long-term well-being.  

Course Objectives:

In this online course, the following will be presented:

• The definition of Long COVID
• Introduction of the panelists that will facilitate the discussion about Long COVID and physiotherapy
• Insights on new research and what it means for the physiotherapy profession
• Insights on the lived experience of Long COVID and advice on self-management techniques
• Discussion on ways physiotherapists can provide better care for those experiencing Long COVID

Audience:

This online course is available to physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants that would like to gain insights on how to best assess and treat those who have/are suspected to have Long COVID. It is brought to you by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

CPA - Embodia Partnership Information: 

Here's a short video that outlines how to make the most of your CPA Membership on Embodia. The video outlines registering for a webinar, connecting your CPA account to Embodia, and getting CPA discounts on courses/webinars. 

To authenticate yourself as a CPA member and start saving on your online continuing education, follow these steps (you only need to do this once):

1. Click here to login to the CPA website
2. Once you’ve logged in, go to the tab at the top called 'Events & Education', then click on PD Marketplace
3. Click on the link above the video that says 'Access the PD Marketplace Now!'

Please note: All pricing for CPA hosted webinars and courses, including all Division courses, is set by the CPA. If you have any questions about the pricing please contact the CPA at pd@physiotherapy.ca.