PHTH 530 - Health Care Systems 2

(3 credits)

This course will introduce basic theory and concepts in health care ethics as they apply to physical therapy practice. Students will discuss situations that arise in clinical/professional practice and will analyze the ethical implications of these situations. Case studies will be used to facilitate understanding of ethical problem solving strategies. The Code of Ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association, Standards of Practice, and other policy and position statements will be used as a foundation for analysis and discussion.Fall.