PTA 200 Professionalism, Ethics, and Exam Preparation

This course is designed to prepare the student physical therapist assistant (SPTA) for ethical situations that are common in the clinical setting. The course prepares the SPTA for the licensing exam and further professional development for entry into the workplace.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Admission into the PTA Program; second-year student required

Corequisite

PTA 203 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Value professional association standards, state and federal regulations and the integrity of the PT/PTA relationship through sound decision-making and appropriate workplace conduct
2. Compose a professional resume that thoroughly represents knowledge, skills, and abilities to prospective employers
3. Engage in moral reasoning using various ethical models
4. Identify strategies to advocate for increased healthcare access for historically and emerging underserved populations
5. Identify how reimbursement structures may impact progression through the physical therapy plan of care
6. Demonstrate advocacy for increased access to physical therapy through direct contact with legislators
7. Identify factors that contribute to or challenge a therapeutic alliance in physical therapy services
8. Develop effective strategies to improve mock licensing exam performance