PTA-2050 - Current Issues and Trends in Physical Therapist Assisting* (1)

Prerequisite: PTA-2030 ; must be enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program
This seminar course addresses current issues and trends specific to the profession of physical therapy including health care reform, reimbursement, licensure, and medical ethics.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Analyze the role of various governing and regulatory bodies for the provision of physical therapy

CO2 - Critique the essential elements of laws and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy in the State of Maryland

CO3 - Differentiate the fiscal considerations of physical therapy practice in various practice settings

CO4 - Discuss the current trends in health care reform, quality improvement, and the effects on the profession of physical therapy

CO5 - Analyze the importance of the APTA, the APTA Core Documents, professionalism, and advocacy

CO6 - Appraise current issues in medical ethics, particularly those applicable to physical therapy

CO7 - Examine strategies to enhance the PT/PTA relationship

CO8 - Explore career development and lifelong learning opportunities for the PTA

CO9 - Prepare for the NPTE PTA license exam and licensure in the State of Maryland.

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