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Professional Ethics (PHYSICAL THERAPY) (UR-450) (DPT): Course Outline

Ethics in physiotherapy can be defined as the moral code of conduct that defines the relationship between the therapist and her patient or client, and the therapist and other healthcare professionals based on mutual respect and trust.

Course Content

COURSE CONTENTS

The Physical Therapist As Professional

Contemporary Practice Issues

The Five Roles Of The Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist As Patient/Client Manager

The Physical Therapist As Consultant

The Physical Therapist As Critical Inquirer

The Physical Therapist As Educator

The Physical Therapist As Administrator

Professional Development, Competence, And Expertise

Future Challenges In Physical Therapyphysical Therapy‘S Moral

Mission

Consultation In Physical Therapy

Screening In Physical Therapy

Delegation In Physical Therapy

Cultural Competency In Physical Therapy

Standards Of Competence In Physical Therapy

Laws, Regulations, And Policies For Physical Therapy

Education Techniques

The Teaching-Learning Process

Educational Theory

Education In The Academic Environment

Education In Practice Environments

Course Objective

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students shall have:
Discuss cultural competencies, education techniques, ethics, law& administration in Physical therapy practices.