Professional Development & Advocacy II

Catalog description

Professional Development and Advocacy 2 is the 2nd of a 9-course series that introduces students to the profession of physical therapy and expands the students' spiritual, social, and ethical self-awareness for professional identity. Course-2 explores the history of physical therapy, ethical issues, and professionalism. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), its mission and clinician responsibility are introduced. The student is guided through the process of developing a professional resume and establishing a professional social media account. Interprofessional Education (IPE) is introduced and explored.