Ethics: Explanation, Interpretation, and Application of the APTA's Code of Ethics

John Adamson, PT, M.Div., GCS

Online Course

Includes all course content in digital format

Prerequisites Required
1 hour - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Item: physi-VIDEOPETHJA11CREDIT

Description

This course defines ethical principles as they relate to the scope of practice of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant and applies them to patient scenarios. Participants in this course will integrate practical ethical practice in line with the APTA code of ethics into their daily interactions with patients. This course provides strategies to integrate best ethical.

Highlights

  • Practically apply the APTA code of ethics to real patient situations
  • Clearly differentiate between ethical principles and laws
  • Confidently make ethical decisions in line with best physical therapy practice through assessment, patient progression, and treatment

Learning Objectives

  1. Define ethics as they relate to the best practice of physical therapy.
  2. Identify the different components of the APTA's Guide toEthics.
  3. Apply the basics of ethical practice to self-management, patient management, and treatment as it relates to physical therapy practice.

Course Content

Ethics: Explanation, Interpretation, and Application of the APTA's Code of Ethics
SCORM Package
Next Steps
Module
  1. Ethics - meaning
  2. Difference between ethics and law
  3. APTA Code of Ethics
    1. Roles
      1. Management of Patients and Clients
      2. Consultation
      3. Education
      4. Research
      5. Administration
  4. Core Values
    1. Accountability
    2. Altruism
    3. Compassion/Caring
    4. Excellence
    5. Integrity
    6. Professional Duty
    7. Social Responsibility
  5. Realms of Ethical Action
    1. Individual
    2. Organizational
    3. Societal
  6. Standards
    1. Respect of Dignity and Rights
    2. Trustworthy and compassionate in addressing wants and needs
    3. Accountable for making professional judgments
    4. Integrity in Relationships
    5. Fulfillment of professional and legal obligations
    6. Enhancement of expertise
    7. Promote beneficial behaviors
    8. Participate in efforts to promote health
  7. Preamble review
  8. Wrap up
Since 1991, John Adamson, PT, M.Div., GCS, has worked in physical therapy in a variety of skilled nursing, acute care and home care settings as a clinical specialist, consultant and trainer. Mr. Adamson is involved in ongoing chart audits for state and federal compliance, as well as for reimbursement, and has assisted in Medicare audits, including ADRs and appeals. Mr. Adamson is a credentialed documentation auditor and recognized as a Master Clinician in documentation and Complex Disease Management, as well as a Geriatric Enhanced Modality Specialist. One of his primary goals is to instruct therapists on the practice of consistent, solid and irrefutable documentation to substantiate medical necessity and prevent denials. Mr. Adamson received his degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: John Adamson is compensated by Summit as an instructor.

NONFINANCIAL: John Adamson has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Click here to check accreditation for this course.

Share This Course