PTA Professional Issues 1
Credits: 2
Course Number: 10-524-140
Course Description
10-524-140 PTA PROFESSIONAL ISSUES 1...introduces the history and development of the physical therapy program, legal and ethical issues, the interdisciplinary health care team, and professional communication skills. (Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program)
Course Typically Offered
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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Apply ethical standards to physical therapy issues
- Apply legal standards to physical therapy issues
- Explain the elements of professional socialization for the PTA student
- Describe the profession of physical therapy
- Summarize roles and responsibilities of interdisciplinary team members
- Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapy staff
- Identify psycho-social aspects of care
- Utilize appropriate therapeutic communication strategies
- Examine the impact of cultural differences related to physical therapy
- Utilize medical terminology
- Assemble elements of documentation
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 81361
- Delivery:
- Online
- Term:
- Fall 2024
- Session:
- 8W1
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$427.70
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Class Notes
This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.
Meeting Times
Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
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08/17/24 - 10/14/24 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost