February 27, 2026 - 4 CE Hours
Check-In
- February 27, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Welcome Remarks, Introductions, and Conference Overview
- February 27, 2026
- 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
What's Changing for PTs & PTAs: Louisiana Practice Act
- February 27, 2026
- 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
The latest Practice Act changes and expected rule changes in 2026.
What's Changing for PTs & PTAs: APTA Code of Ethics
- February 27, 2026
- 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
The latest updates to the APTA Code of Ethics and their relevance to physical therapy practice.
Regulations Governing Legend Drugs and Medical Devices
- February 27, 2026
- 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Review and understand key regulations relevant to physical therapists regarding the use and management of legend drugs and medical devices.
Break - 15 minutes
Louisiana Legislative Update: Health and Welfare
- February 27, 2026
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Members of the Louisiana House and Senate Health and Welfare Committees will provide an overview of recent legislative activity and discuss key priorities for 2026.
Economic and Policy Outlook for Healthcare in Louisiana
- February 27, 2026
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Panelists will examine the economic outlook for healthcare in Louisiana and discuss current public policies aimed at addressing emerging challenges and opportunities.
Closing Remarks and Reception
- February 27, 2026
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
February 28, 2026 - 7.5 CE Hours
Check-In
- February 28, 2026
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
The Future of Physical Therapy
- February 28, 2026
- 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
This session will explore the impact of digital health, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies on physical therapy, including the profession’s shift from traditional rehabilitation and reimbursement models toward wellness-focused, cash-based care.
Future of Physical Therapy: Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
- February 28, 2026
- 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
This session will address key regulatory considerations and challenges shaping the future of the healthcare and the physical therapy profession.
Preventing Harm: Real-World Lessons
- February 28, 2026
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
This session will present real-world example illustrating potential patient harm to inform safer physical therapy practice.
Break - 15 Minutes
Future of PT: Interactive Table Discussions and Report-Outs
- February 28, 2026
- 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Table Discussion & Report out
Lunch/Awards
- February 28, 2026
- 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Supporting Practitioners for Public Safety
- February 28, 2026
- 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
This session will examine the public protection implications when healthcare providers are unwilling to access needed support, potentially impacting practitioner wellbeing and safe practice.
Identifying and Managing Risk Factors to Prevent Violations
- February 28, 2026
- 1:30 PM- 2:15 PM
This session will support participants in understanding the risk factors that contribute to an increased likelihood of violations.
Break - 15 Minutes
Interactive Table Discussion: Exploring Unintended Harm
- February 28, 2026
- 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Participants will discuss a real-life patient case to explore how innovation in practice can result in unintended harm, and identify key lessons for improving patient safety and oversight. Tables will report out brief insights and takeaways.
Criminal Consequences of Misconduct in Healthcare
- February 28, 2026
- 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Case review highlighting how bad decisions of healthcare providers have led to criminal penalties, including jail sentences.