PT 260 - Professional Issues

This is a discussion of topics related to the physical therapy profession, including current healthcare and physical therapy trends, reimbursement, research, evidence-based practice, licensure, and other legal and ethical aspects that influence current physical therapist assistant practice. Semester Credit Hours: 2.00 Contact Hours: 30/0/0/30 Prerequisites: PT 220 Orthopedic Patient Care and PT 251 Neurological Patient Care. Corequisites: PT 210 Clinical Practicum Preparation and PT 240 Patient Care for Special Populations.