PHT 5320 Ethics in Health Care

2 Hours

Preparation of physical therapy students to approach ethical dilemmas objectively with a thorough understanding of professional moral responsibility. This course assists students to: distinguish ethical issues from other issues in health care; identify the ethically relevant features of a case; identify options open to a therapist faced with an ethical problem; provide justification for the best options; consider counter arguments for one’s positions; and commit to promoting the dignity of others. The format of the course includes lectures, discussions, and problem based, patient centered case study learning activities.