Ethics In Physical Therapy Practice

Catalog description

This graduate course is grounded in moral philosophy and addresses topics that constitute Physical Therapy Ethics. The course is based on the premise that that the practice of physical therapists shares common ground with other health professions as well as having features which are unique to physical therapists. Students will have the opportunity to study and apply ethical concepts to their present and future practice in physical therapy. The course includes assigned readings, lectures, class discussions and practice in ethical analysis. The primary course objective is to assist the student in developing and utilizing a personal moral language that results in moral action.