PTA Seminar I

Catalog description

This is the first of two seminar classes in the PTA curriculum. This class builds on information first introduced in the Introduction to Physical Therapy course, with topics including PT and PTA ethics and standards of practice, professionalism in the field of physical therapy, and APTA structure and professional association benefits. The healthcare delivery system is also discussed during this class. Additional topics highlighted throughout this course include: reporting suspected cases of abuse to vulnerable populations, reporting suspected cases of fraud and abuse related to utilization of and payment for PT services, reviewing health records, APTA Value Based Behaviors and review of the ICF model of functioning disability and health.