PTA 251 - Professional Issues III:Employment

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Kapiolani Community College

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1 hour lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, or consent of the PTA program director; a grade of "C" or higher in PTA 231.Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 251 may not be audited. PTA 251 may not be taken credit/no credit. PTA 251 is designed to develop a student's participation and commitment to the profession of physical therapy. It investigates the opportunities and responsibilities of an employee in the health care delivery system through activities of résumé preparation, mock job interviews, legislative testimonies, attending professional and government meetings and participating in the Hawai'i Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (HAPTA). This course emphasizes life long learning, the practice of ethics and legality, and the American Physical Therapy (APTA) core values. Finalization of an electronic portfolio will be emphasized for transfer to the APTA websitUpon successful completion of PTA 251, the student should be able to: Identify individual and cultural differences and respond ethically in all aspects of physical therapy services. Discuss the relationships of government agencies to health care delivery, billing and reimbursement issues and aspects of planning and operating PT services. Demonstrate conduct and responsibility that reflect the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, practice standards that are legal, ethical, and safe and a commitment to the profession of physical therapy and meet the expectations of consumers receiving health care services. Advocate for the role of physical therapy and the scope of PTA practice. Discuss the scope of practice between the various rehabilitation services. Prepare a résumé and role-play an employment interview. Identify Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Read, locate and interpret health care literature, documents, Internet information, the APTA code of conduct, APTA core values, APTA website of information for standardized practice and individual state practice acts for physical therapy. Provide examples and role-play personal responsibility for career development, patient advocacy, life-long learning, membership in the professional association and the involvement in legislative issues. Produce an electronic portfolio.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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