Professional Roles and Issues

Catalog description

This course explores professionalism, core values, and professional roles in physical therapy practice. Students are introduced to legal and ethical issues and learn to problem solve using ethical decision-making models. Students are introduced to concepts related to professional communication, teaching, and learning and apply these concepts to different populations. The role of professional advocacy is developed through an understanding of professional organizations and through an introduction to health policies influencing physical therapy practice. Students learn to work with individuals from different backgrounds and develop cultural competence.