AHPT 821 - Foundations of Professional Development in Physical Therapy I

Credits: (1)

Instructional Method: One credit lecture.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all prior course work, or permission of department chair.
This course is the first in a sequence of courses designed to define the expectations of professional development in entry-level DPT education with emphasis on the core competencies of professionalism, and communication. In this introductory course students will identify the core values and ethical principles which inform physical therapy practice. Students will explore strategies for self-reflection and communication critical to the doctoring profession and develop understanding of skills for professional development and lifelong learning.