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1 Components of Ethics for Physical Therapy Professionals (Mandatory) [3 contact hours] Ethical behavior is a fundamental component of all healthcare professions, regardless of where or how they practice. The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals a broad overview on the study of ethical behavior and action as it is applied to practice, education, and research. The course will define terms used in discussing ethics, describe general principles and values of ethics and standards of conduct, and explain a decision-making process for analyzing ethical issues and potential disciplinary actions or sanctions that might occur if unethical behavior is determined by professional and/or credentialing organizations. Case studies are included throughout to stimulate reflection and direct application to practice examples. This course is the 3-hour extended version of “Components of Ethics for Healthcare Professionals” that includes specific policies from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) outlining standards for ethics and professionalism for physical therapy professionals. 13 Cultural Competency and Healthcare (Mandatory) [1 contact hour] Understanding and accepting diversity is an important imperative for all healthcare professionals. Being culturally competent enables professionals to have insight, recognition, empathy, and compassion for the different cultures, ethnicities, religions, generations, and physical abilities that shape our lives, perspectives, beliefs, and ability to trust. This one-hour course provides a detailed overview of elements of cultural competency and the impact it will have on the ability to communicate, understand, and treat. Learners will be able to discern how the three domains of cultural competency, which include affective, cognitive, and behavioral, play into all aspects of healthcare. Developing an awareness of cultural competency is necessary in order to collectively address health inequities and ensure that all people have access to quality care and best outcomes. 18 Evidence-Based Implicit Bias Implications for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals (Mandatory) [1 contact hour] The purpose of this course is to provide a historical context of race and racism and its relationship to the development of racial implicit bias. The development of implicit bias will be discussed along with research demonstrating the impact of implicit bias on the clinical encounter. Recommendations for mitigating implicit bias are offered. 27 Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Illinois Professionals, 2nd edition (Mandatory) [1 contact hour] This basic-level course will help Illinois healthcare professionals identify sexual harassment in the workplace, prevent it, and take appropriate action if it occurs. 42 The Aging Patient with Dementia: Using an Interdisciplinary Team Approach Interdisciplinary teams focus on the big picture of patient care, facilitating a shared purpose and focus on quality. This session will discuss an interdisciplinary approach to working with patients who have dementia. Models of disability, team building, and examples of staff education will be reviewed. Participants will leave the course with strategies they can immediately implement in their work environments. List continues on next page ► (Mandatory) [1 contact hour]
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