Professionalism

Question 1

What makes PT a profession?

Answer 1

pro practitioner
scope of practice
CAPTE accredited program
code of ethics

Question 2

What makes PTAs non-professionals?

Answer 2

No autonomy, no direct access, can’t evaluate, can’t diagnose, can’t write discharge summary,

Need oversight from DPT and can treat

Question 3

PT vision statement transition

Answer 3

inward (growth) to outward facing focus (helping society)

Question 4

Core values def.

Answer 4

basis for skills, practice and relationships

Question 5

List core values

Answer 5

Altruism (patient’s needs first), Compassion/caring (respect for patients), excellence, integrity (refusal to violate ethical code; being forthright), professional duty (provide best care despite limitations, social responsibility (mutual trust w/ public)