DPT 5150 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE DEV I
This course is the first of three 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, nonverbal, 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.