DPT 5150 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE DEV I
This course is the first of four courses dedicated to practice management. Students investigate professionalism as it relates to accountability, altruism, compassion/caring, integrity, communication, and education in practice. Students are introduced to legal and ethical issues related to physical therapy. Principles of teaching and learning are explored and practiced. Foundations of communication: verbal, non-verbal and written are introduced. This lecture and seminar course teaches an overview of the physical therapist's role in the health care delivery system, using the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.