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INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PROFESSION AND PROFESSIONALISM

PHYTHER 538
Course Description

Professional attitudes, beliefs, behaviors relevant to physical therapy practice through the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, APTA history, Generic Abilities, APTA Code of Ethics, APTA Core Values, PT roles and practice settings, professional autonomy, health care teams, professional learning opportunities.

Prerequisites

Declared in Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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