Professional Competencies II

Prerequisites: Admission to Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Prepares students professionally for physical therapy clinical practice, including roles as a lifelong learner, advocate, and clinical educator. Explores major forms of healthcare delivery and how they interact with physical therapy services, including but not limited to medical ethics, health care regulations, and risk management strategies. This course blends topics that explore communication, individual and cultural differences, professional behavior and abilities, ethics, legal issues, and risk management within patient care.

Credit: 2