This course covers the principles and standards of ethical practice for physical therapists and assistants, as well as the Indiana Administrative Code §25-27 and the Indiana Practice Act (Title 844, Article 6). Both of these topics are mandatory for physical therapy professionals within the state of Indiana: Section I will present the theory, practice, and scope of ethics for the physical therapy professional. Section II will discuss the regulatory and legislative aspects; therefore,...

Course Description:

This course covers the principles and standards of ethical practice for physical therapists and assistants and references the Codes of Ethics and Conduct Guides of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Ethical issues related to professional practice are discussed. Steps to identify potential conflicts and strategies for decision making to avoid and resolve ethical issues are included.