This course will provide a general overview of ethics by breaking down the key terms pertaining to ethical conduct, discussing the code of ethics, discussing how ethics differ from laws, and how this directly relates to the professional responsibilities of both the PT and PTA. Ethical situations arise daily in the physical therapy profession and this course instructs the participant in practical application of ethical decision making using the Realm-Individual Process-Situation Model of Ethical Decision-Making, (RIPS) model.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will define ethical principles.

2. Participants will differentiate between law and ethics.

3. Participants will apply principles of the code of ethics to specific case studies.

4. Participants will be guided through the application of Realm-Individual Process-Situation Model of Ethical Decision-Making, (RIPS) model for ethical decision making.

5. Participants will identify tools for continued growth and support regarding ethical decision making.

Course Instructions

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2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
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4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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