Skip to main content

Healthcare organizations and clinicians are paying increased attention to environmental issues. 

How important is it for PTs and PTAs to consider health implications of the environment and what they do? In this course, we'll consider how climate change and other environmental concerns impact ethical decision making regarding clinical care, service delivery, and resource allocation. APTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Conduct and other guidance from within and outside of APTA will be applied to physical therapy situations.

About the Speaker

Cindy Lane Moore, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy and Staff Development Coordinator for Rehabilitation at Redeemer Health Home Care and Hospice. She is co-founder of the Environmental Physical Therapy Catalyst Group within APTA's Academy for Leadership and Innovation and an active member of APTA's geriatrics and home health academies. Cindy serves as a PT member on her state's professional licensing board and is on track to complete Yale's Climate Change and Health Certificate program September 2023.

Maral Hassanshahi, PT, DPT, is a clinician based in San Francisco and co-founder of the Environmental PT Catalyst Group within APTA's Academy for Leadership and Innovation. She has over 12 years of extensive work and leadership in the environment, global health, and peace sector, collaborating with esteemed international organizations such as the United Nations. Maral co-chaired the DEI committee in APTA Maryland and currently serves as the chief representative to the assembly within the California Physical Therapy Association. Beyond her APTA involvement, she serves on the Board of Directors at Physicians for Social Responsibilities-Los Angeles Chapter and is the climate and health ambassador for the PSR.

Event Contact

Learning Center
Email: lc@apta.org

Register Now

You Might Also Like...

News

Physical Therapy in the News: December 2025

Jan 7, 2026

“Physical Therapy in the News" is a monthly series that highlights recent media coverage of the profession and APTA members.

News

CMS Launches Models for Chronic Care Management and Lifestyle Interventions

Jan 5, 2026

APTA attends ACCESS model launch and highlights opportunities for PTs in both ACCESS and MAHA ELEVATE models.

News

Now Available: New Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession

Jan 2, 2026

On July 14, 2025, the APTA House of Delegates officially adopted The Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession. This updated Code combines into