PTAT 2121 — Professional Issues
During this course, the student will utilize experiences gained in clinical education courses to reflect upon and assess their performance as a student physical therapist assistant. The following topics will be discussed: treatment and progression of complex patients within an interprofessional team, contemporary healthcare settings and systems, adjustment of delivery of care to maintain a patient-centered approach, quality assurance, ethical and safe practice, leadership and advocacy, and medical fraud and abuse. Students will also learn resume writing skills and discuss professional behaviors as they prepare to transition from student to practitioner.