Introduction to the Profession of Physical Therapy

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This is an introductory course designed to orient you to the multiple facets involved in the physical therapy profession. Topics covered include the evolution of the profession of physical therapy to its modern form, regulation and governance of the profession, documentation in the clinical setting, ethics in the workplace, the role of the physical therapist in the interprofessional rehabilitation team, guidelines for "best practice" in patient care, and current issues relevant to the practice of physical therapy.