REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 1.  Discuss the profession of physical therapy including its history, philosophy, the various areas of practice and employment opportunities.

 2.  Describe the role and relationship of the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant and other health care professionals.

 3.  Describe the structure and the role of APTA as well as the role of the PTA with the APTA.

 4.  Describe current and future legal, ethical, moral, economic, and legislative issues impacting the delivery of care in the health care delivery system and in physical therapy.

 5.  Describe the process of continuous quality improvement and it's role in the delivery of PT services.

 6.  Describe issues and trends in the various modes of reimbursement for services.

 7.  Discuss the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and incorporation into the field of physical therapy.

 8.  Discuss appropriate delegation, supervision, and utilization of the PTA and other support personnel in the provision of PT services.

 9.  Describe the role and responsibilities of the PT professional in the health care delivery system and in society.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.    Physical therapy

        A.  Definition

        B.  Profession

 II.   Roles and employment settings

 III.  Areas of specialty practice

 IV.   The PTA

 V.    Role delineation

        A.  PT

        B.  PTA

        C.  PT aid

        D.  Other health care providers

 VI.   The APTA

 VII.  Guide to Physical Therapist Practice

 VIII. Delivery of physical therapy services considerations

        A.  Legal

        B.  Ethical

        C.  Reimbursement