Chapter 1: Ethical Practice in Physical Therapy (Mandatory) 2 CC Hours
By: Gordon Ward, MPT Learning objectives
Define the standards and principles for ethical practice from the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics for Therapists and Assistants. List and explain the five roles of physical therapy. Identify and give examples of the scope of practice. State the purpose, mission, and vision of the Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy. Course overview This course covers the principles and standards of ethical practice for physical therapists and assistants and references the Codes of Ethics and Conduct Guides of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Federation of State Boards Disclaimer The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative
Define dual- or multiple-role relationships between practitioners and clients and strategies to maintain boundaries. Identify and define the steps for ethical decision making using the RIPS Model.
of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Ethical issues related to professional practice are discussed. Steps to identify potential conflicts and strategies for decision making to avoid and resolve ethical issues are included.
to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers. INTRODUCTION The Legal Information Institute provides the following overview of the term ethics : FSBPT strives to live by a clearly defined mission and vision. Our mission conveys the direction of our organization and
The word “ethics” is derived from the Greek word ethos (character), and from the Latin word mores (customs). Together, they combine to define how individuals choose to interact with one another. In philosophy, ethics defines what is good for the individual and for society and establishes the nature of duties that people owe themselves and one another. Most professions have highly detailed and enforceable codes for their respective memberships. In some cases these are spoken of as “professional ethics.” Professional codes of ethics are likely to have some effect on judgments about professional conduct in litigation. Generally, failure to comply with a code of professional ethics may result in expulsion from the profession or some lesser sanction (LII, 2017b). In the physical therapy profession, codes of ethics state the principles and rules of conduct to guide professional therapists and assistants to make decisions between right and wrong actions. Codes of ethics are used to protect the welfare of the patient and standardize practice for therapists following professional standards. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) administers the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), the examination that every graduate of a physical therapy or physical therapist assistant must pass to become a licensed physical therapist or licensed/certified physical therapist assistant in the United States (APTA, 2015a). The FSBPT governs practice through collaboration with state regulatory boards and the APTA. Through the Model Practice Act, it outlines penalties or sanctions if ethical violations occur. The FSBPT provides the following statements on promoting safety and competence:
our vision inspires us to achieve a common purpose. Our Mission : To protect the public by providing service and leadership that promote safe and competent physical therapy practice. Our Vision : To achieve a high level of public protection through a strong foundation of laws and regulatory standards in physical therapy, effective tools and systems to assess entry-level and continuing competence, and public and professional awareness of resources for public protection (FSBPT, 2017). The FSBPT continues to support research and evidence-based practice to advance the profession and provides information and support to state regulatory boards. The Model Practice Act is one tool developed by FSBPT: The Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy: A Tool for Public Protection and Legislative Change (MPA) is the preeminent standard and most effective tool available for revising and modernizing physical therapy practice acts. This [act] is enacted for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare, and provides for jurisdiction administrative control, supervision, licensure, and regulation of the practice of physical therapy. The continuing movement to update physical therapy practice acts helps ensure that these documents provide the legal authority to fully protect the public while allowing for the effective regulation of the profession. The sixth edition adds three duties of the Board giving them the power to do background checks, report to an Exam, Licensure and Disciplinary Database (ELDD), and collect workforce data. It also adds background checks for all PT/PTA applicants (FSBPT, 2016).
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