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Introduction to the Profession of Physical Therapy
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Description
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1
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Define physical therapy.
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2
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Describe the characteristics of a profession.
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3
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Discuss the history of the profession of physical therapy and the APTA.
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4
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Describe the structure and function of the APTA.
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5
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Describe the benefits of belonging to the APTA and the rights and privileges of the PTA.
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Professional Responsibilities and Core Values
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Order
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Description
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Describe the behaviors, conduct, actions, attitudes, and values consistent with the roles, responsibilities, and tasks of the PTA.
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2
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Consider and discuss professionalism and the core values of the profession of physical therapy.
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3
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Consider the importance of integrity in all interactions with patients, family members, caregivers, supervising physical therapists, coworkers, other health care providers, students, other consumers, employers, and payers.
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4
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Consider the importance of social responsibility, citizenship, and advocacy, including participation in community and service organizations and activities.
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Cultural Competency and Health Disparities
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Description
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Discuss cultural competency and the best practices for providing culturally competent and culturally proficient care.
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2
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Describe the effect of culturally competent care on improving health care delivery systems in varied settings, with persons of different ages, across the lifespan.
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3
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Anticipate the importance of identifying, respecting, and acting with consideration for the patient's differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all physical therapy activities.
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4
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Discuss the health disparities in health care and strategies to reduce and eliminate health disparities.
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Current Trends in Physical Therapy
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Order
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Description
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1
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Discuss practice issues having an impact on the PTA.
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Research and Evidence Based Practice
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Order
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Description
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1
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Discuss importance of research, health care literature and evidence-based practice.
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2
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Describe human and material institution-based resources and services to provide high-quality, efficient and cost-effective physical therapy services.
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Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Physical Therapy Practice
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Order
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Description
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1
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Discuss the laws, federal and state regulations, policies and standards of practice related to practice of physical therapy.
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2
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Discuss legal liability relative to physical therapy practice.
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3
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Relate Standards of Practice for Physical Therapy, Code of Ethics, Guide for Professional Conduct, Standards of Ethical Conduct, Guide for Conduct of the PTA.
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4
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Relate the process of ethical decision-making.
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5
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Discuss ethical and legal elements of death and dying.
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Communication Skills
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Order
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Description
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1
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Appreciate expressive and receptive communication in a culturally competent manner with physical therapists, patients, family members, caregivers, other health care providers, students, interdisciplinary team members, administrators, payers, and consumers.
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