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This
is the first in a series of four courses
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with
a comprehensive and current foundation
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in
the issues pertinent to the physcial therapy
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profession.
This course will explore the history
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of
the profession, the scope of practice (legal
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and
ethical), and education in the profession.
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It
will introduce the students to professional
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values
and behavior, including communication and
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feedback
techniques, and the assessment of
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professional
behavior. Students will also gain an
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understanding
of the theoretical underpinnings
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of
the profession from such documents as the
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“Guide
to Physical Therapist Practice.”
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