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Flashcards in Professionalism Deck (5)
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1
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What makes PT a profession?

A

pro practitioner
scope of practice
CAPTE accredited program
code of ethics

2
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What makes PTAs non-professionals?

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

Need oversight from DPT and can treat

3
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PT vision statement transition

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

4
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Core values def.

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basis for skills, practice and relationships

5
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List core values

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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)