RT Book, Section
A1 Dutton, Mark
SR Print(0)
ID 1176134422
T1 The Profession
T2 Dutton's Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills, 2e
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260457957
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1176134422
RD 2023/12/05
AB CHAPTER  OBJECTIVESAt  the  completion  of  this  chapter,  the  reader  will  be  able  to:Define  physical  therapy  and  the  role  it  plays  within  the  healthcare  systemGive  a  historical  perspective  of  how  the  role  of  the  physical  therapist  has  changed  over  the  yearsName  some  of  the  pioneers  who  played  a  significant  role  in  the  development  of  today’s  physical  therapy  professionDescribe  how  the  name  of  the  American  Physical  Therapy  Association  (APTA)  was  derivedDescribe  how  social  change  affected  the  growth  of  physical  therapy  in  the  United  StatesDiscuss  the  purposes  of  having  a  professional  code  of  ethicsDescribe  the  differences  between  morals  and  ethicsHave  a  good  understanding  of  the  APTA  policies  that  address  practice  standards,  ethical  conduct,  and  professionalismDescribe  the  various  practice  settings  that  employ  physical  therapistsDescribe  the  various  members  of  the  healthcare  teamDescribe  the  knowledge  and  skills  needed  by  physical  therapists  entering  practice  in  the  areas  of  leadership,  administration,  management,  and  professionalism  (LAMP)