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Professional Ethics (Physical therapy) (UR-450): Course Outline (UR-450)

It refers to the moral principles and guidelines that govern the behavior and decision-making of physical therapists in their professional practice

Course description

The course will discuss the role, responsibility, ethics administration issues and accountability of the physical therapists. The course will also cover the changes in the profession and its responsibilities to the profession, the public and to the health care team.

Learning objectives

Discuss cultural competencies, education techniques, ethics, law& administration in Physical therapy practices.

Course contents

  1. The physical therapist a professional
  2. Contemporary practice issues
  3. The five roles of the physical therapist
  4. The physical therapist as patient/client manager
  5. The physical therapist as a consultant
  6. The physical therapist as a critical inquirer
  7. The physical therapist as an educator
  8. The physical therapist as administrator
  9. Professional development, competence, and expertise
  10. Future challenges in physical therapy Physical therapy‘s moral mission
  11. Consultation in physical therapy
  12. Screening in physical therapy
  13. Delegation in physical therapy
  14. Cultural competency in physical therapy
  15. Standards of competence in physical therapy
  16. Laws, regulations, and policies for physical therapy

EDUCATION TECHNIQUES

  1. The teaching-learning process
  2. Educational theory
  3. Education in the academic environment
  4. Education in practice environments

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