#THIRDTHURSDAY: How to Identify and Respond to Intimate Partner Abuse (IPA) in a Physical Therapy Setting (March 2021)

In this session, we’ll explore how physical therapists, and their assistants are in a unique position to help patients who might be experiencing intimate partner abuse (IPA). We’ll discuss the following:

• Types of IPA
• Warning signs, including injuries and physical complaints suggesting IPA
• Key traits of survivors and perpetrators
• Appropriately responding to survivors and perpetrators
• Documenting findings
• PT office protocol
• Resources available

Anita Pildes, J.D. B.S.W shares her insight and expertise on "How to Identify and Respond to Intimate Partner Abuse (IPA) in a Physical Therapy Setting."

What to expect:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Receive instruction in definitions and types of IPA
• Receive instruction concerning appropriate response options once IPA suspected
• Receive written materials regarding documenting IPA in physical therapy setting and background information concerning IPA

About the Speaker: 

Anita Pildes, J.D. B.S.W is SHALVA’s Community Education and Outreach Coordinator, bringing domestic abuse awareness programing to the Jewish community, medical professionals, law enforcement, professional organizations, and the general public. She previously was Vice President/General Counsel of Mellon Bank/ First United Leasing Corporation and a litigator. She was a Jewish Studies educator, K-8 substitute and teachers’ aide for many years.  Anita earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree (B.S.W.) from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and law degree (J.D.) from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law.

This program was originally recorded March 18, 2021.

You can even earn 2 hours of CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
2. Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
3. Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award.  If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.