Course Description
Course Description:
This course covers the principles and standards of ethical practice for physical therapists and assistants and references the Codes of Ethics and Conduct Guides of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Ethical issues related to professional practice are discussed. Steps to identify potential conflicts and strategies for decision making to avoid and resolve ethical issues are included.
Contact Hours: 3
Target Audience:
Instructional Level:Accreditation Information:
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Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course covers the principles and standards of ethical practice for physical therapists and assistants and references the Codes of Ethics and Conduct Guides of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Ethical issues related to professional practice are discussed. Steps to identify potential conflicts and strategies for decision making to avoid and resolve ethical issues are included.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define the standards and principles for ethical practice from the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics for Therapists and Assistants.
- List and explain the five roles of physical therapy.
- Identify and give examples of the scope of practice.
- State the purpose, mission, and vision of the Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy.
- Define dual- or multiple-role relationships between practitioners and clients and strategies to maintain boundaries.
- Identify and define the steps for ethical decision making using the RIPS Model.
Disclosures:
TEXT COURSES
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Contact Hours: 3 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Physical Therapists
Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial- Gordon Ward, MPT is employed and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service
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