DPT 612 Professional Seminar
Professional Seminar is a continuum of courses scheduled during each academic semester that builds on the foundational elements of professional development and professional behavior in the physical therapy profession. In this semester we will explore the foundational concepts of professional behaviors, ethical principles and core values, and cultural competence and sensitivity, as we begin to experience and build some of the abilities and attitudes that are essential to establishing professionalism in practice. We will also explore some concepts at the foundation of lifelong learning: metacognition and self-assessment. This course will also include an introduction to the Integrated Clinical Experiences (ICE) which will be at the core of your professional development this semester. Each student will be assigned to an ICE for 1 day a week for 4 weeks. Experiences will be primarily in either an outpatient orthopedic-focused setting, or home care with the VNA. As your experience in the clinic develops, we will discuss and apply concepts of ethics and decision making, and the development of effective client/provider relationships that are essential for effective clinical practice and quality client experiences. We will take a look at the experience of illness and disability from the point of view of the patient and family, including the psycho/social/spiritual aspects of disability, and examine how best to work with patients with different kinds of illness and disabilities.
Prerequisite
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