Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Indiana Physical Therapy Professional, 2nd Edition

Course Description:

This course covers the principles and standards of ethical practice for physical therapists and assistants, as well as the Indiana Administrative code §25-27 and the Indiana Practice Act (title 844, Article 6). Both of these topics are mandatory for the physical therapy professionals within the state of Indiana. Section I will present the theory, practice, and scope of ethics for the physical therapy professional. Section II will discuss the regulatory and legislative aspects. Therefore, this course will satisfy the two-hour mandatory requirement.   

The standards of ethical practice and the references to the Codes of Ethics and Conduct Guides are according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Ethical issues related to professional practice will be discussed, steps to identify potential conflicts and strategies for decision making will be covered, and practices to avoid and resolve ethical issues will be included.