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AI, Privacy & Security for Occupational Therapists


Workshop Duration:
 1.5 hours

Cost: $90.00

Are you an OT starting to use AI tools like ChatGPT… but unsure if you’re doing it safely?

Are you unsure how privacy, confidentiality and professional obligations apply to AI?

AI is already being used across healthcare but many clinicians are navigating it without clear guidance.

This workshop gives you practical, OT-specific direction on how to use AI safely, ethically and within professional boundaries.

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What will you learn?

AI has the potential to significantly improve efficiency but it also introduces real risks around privacy, confidentiality and professional accountability.

This session breaks down what you can and can’t do when using AI in clinical practice, helping you understand how to protect client information while still benefiting from these tools.

You’ll leave with the knowledge to confidently use AI in a way that aligns with professional standards, privacy legislation and ethical practice.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

  • Understand how AI tools (such as ChatGPT) process and store information
  • Identify the key privacy and confidentiality risks when using AI in healthcare
  • Recognise what constitutes identifiable vs de-identified information
  • Understand your legal and professional obligations when using AI tools
  • Apply safe practices when using AI for documentation, reports and communication
  • Identify what information should never be entered into AI tools
  • Understand data security considerations, including storage and third-party access
  • Use practical strategies to reduce risk when integrating AI into your workflow
  • Develop confidence in making ethical decisions when using AI in practice

 

Who is this workshop for?

This training is designed for:

  • Occupational Therapists using or considering using AI tools in their practice
  • Clinicians wanting to improve efficiency while maintaining ethical standards
  • Practice owners concerned about privacy, compliance and risk
  • Teams looking to develop safe and consistent approaches to AI use 

 

Why attend?

AI isn’t going away but using it incorrectly can create significant risk for both you and your clients.

Attending this workshop will help you:

  • Understand how to use AI safely within clinical practice
  • Protect client confidentiality and sensitive information
  • Reduce risk for yourself and your organisation
  • Make informed decisions about when and how to use AI
  • Feel confident navigating this rapidly evolving space

 

What's included?

  • Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
  • Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
  • Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
  • Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop
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About the Presenter

Jess Francis is an occupational therapist, and entrepreneur who uses AI in her daily clinical and business practices. Jess has a passion for innovation and has always had an interest in using technology for better client outcomes. She has run a digital health startup in addition to her clinical practice. Jess is the chair of the NSW divisional council for Occupational Therapy Australia and is a current member of the OTA NDIS National Reference Group. Jess graduated OT in 2010, and also holds a Master of Science (Research) exploring the use of Virtual Reality in practice. She currently works as an OT in private practice, provides training and supervision to OTs, allied health professionals and business owners.

 

Workshop duration: 1.5 Hour

Cost: $90.00

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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

"Great into to the world of AI and what I should be considering when using these tools in my practice - thanks so much :)"

- Julia M, Occupational Therapist

"Important for OTs to understand the privacy risks AI can pose and to implement safeguards within practice to protect clients"

- Leisa S, Occupational Therapist

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