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PTA Professional Issues 1

Class Number: PTA 10524140-1 - PTA Professional Issues 1
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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; 10-806-177, General Anatomy & Physiology)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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What will I learn?

  1. Apply ethical standards to physical therapy issues
  2. Apply legal standards to physical therapy issues
  3. Explain the transition from student to professional in physical therapy
  4. Explain the elements of professional socialization for the PTA student
  5. Describe the profession of physical therapy
  6. Summarize roles and responsibilities of interdisciplinary team members
  7. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapy staff
  8. Identify psycho-social aspects of care
  9. Utilize appropriate therapeutic communication strategies
  10. Examine the impact of cultural differences related to physical therapy
  11. Utilize medical terminology
  12. Assemble elements of documentation

Class Details

Class Number:
PTA 10524140-1 - PTA Professional Issues 1
Location:
Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall Session 1

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/16/2025 - 10/13/2025 Tuesday
7:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS129

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