This session is designed to help those aspiring to speak at professional conferences. There are many different components to giving a quality presentation, from slide content to speaker style, engagement strategies, and more. Attendees will learn best practices for giving a presentation at the continuing education level. Tips for creating an evidence-based presentation, effectively delivering quality content, and engaging the audience with strategies such as edutainment will be provided. Participants will be challenged to self-reflect on their presentation styles and explore the translation of both clinical and educational skills to the conference platform. PAs who are new to conference speaking, as well as those with experience looking to refine their skills, are encouraged to attend this presentation.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
Describe how speaker poise, presentation style, and personal touch enhance a successful presentation
Compare and contrast the delivery of education to a patient, preceptorship to a student, and continuing education to professional colleagues
Discuss the components of an engaging and effective presentation, including topic selection, tips for creating content, executing presentation, and more
Analyze practical tips for enhancing presentation skills
