PTA 101 - Professional Issues I:Introduction to Physical Therapy

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Kapiolani Community College

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1 hour lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher or concurrent enrollment in ENG 100.Recommended Preparation: PHIL 250. Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 101 may not be audited. PTA 101 may not be taken credit/no credit. There is a 16 hour clinical observation requirement. PTA 101 explores the roles and careers of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the context of health care systems. Students attend and write summaries of professional meetings, conduct a variety of interviews, and observe or volunteer in a physical therapy clinic. Students will explore the 9 use of the internet for physical therapy information. PTA 101 also explores the US health care system and other international systems. Upon successful completion of PTA 101, the student should be able to: Explain the roles of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Define the key terms in physical therapy using "The APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice". Identify the key services provided by physical therapy in health care systems. Complete 16 or more hours of observation/volunteer service in a physical therapy clinic. Describe conduct that reflect the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, practice standards that are legal, ethical, and safe, a commitment to the profession of physical therapy and the consumers of health care services. Explain the purpose of physical therapy and the scope of PTA practice to clients, community and others. Describe the personal responsibility for career development, patient advocacy, life-long learning and membership in the professional association. Read, locate and interpret health care literature, documents or Internet information. Identify the history and development of physical therapy as a profession. Discuss billing, reimbursement, and legislative issues in health care. State aspects of planning and operating PT services. Locate and write a summary of the APTA code of conduct, APTA website of information for standardized practice and individual state practice acts for physical therapy. Identify individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. Compare and contrast the U.S. health care system with other international systems.

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1.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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