PT 741 Professional Practice II
This course will explore the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist as a professional, who functions as a practitioner that adheres to professional and ethical standards as outlined by several sources including the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The course explores the role of the physical therapist as a collaborator with members of the diverse healthcare team, including as a referral source to other healthcare professionals. Professional development of physical therapists will be facilitated through exploration of the APTA Core Values and Code of Ethics, and other ethical principles with application to a variety of situations in physical therapy practice. The course prepares students to be educators through effective communication with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Career development activities are started with this course and continued in Semester 5.
Prerequisite
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Corequisite
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