Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Indiana Physical Therapy Professionals, 2nd Edition: Summary 1
Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Indiana Physical Therapy Professionals, 2nd Edition 2 Contact Hours
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Author Dr. Morgan Rotella, PT, DPT
Dr. Morgan Rotella received her doctorate degree in physical therapy from The Ohio State University in 2019. She has been working as an outpatient orthopedic and vestibular physical therapist for more than four years now and is a certified vestibular and concussion rehabilitation specialist per the American Institute of Balance. Outside of working as a clinician, she works as an author and editor for health blogs and video content to ensure appropriate information is available regarding common medical conditions and physical therapy considerations. Furthermore, she has experience in reviewing, summarizing, editing, and contributing to a number of physical therapy continuing education courses.
LEARNING OUTCOMES • 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 for physical therapy professionals • State the purpose, mission, and vision of the Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy
• Define dual- and 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 • Discuss the Indiana Administrative Code as it pertains to the physical therapy professional • Summarize the legislative and regulatory components of the Indiana Practice Act
SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1.
According to the RIPS model for ethical decision making, what are the four steps in the correct order? a. Recognize, Implement, Prioritize, Solve b. Reflect, Identify, Process, Strategize c. Recognize, Reflect, Decide, Implement d. Review, Interpret, Plan, Supervise Under the Indiana Practice Act, how many days can a physical therapist evaluate and treat a patient without a referral?
3.
What are the continuing competency requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Indiana? a. 10 hours biennially, including 1 hour in ethics b. 22 hours biennially, including 2 hours in ethics and Indiana jurisprudence c. 30 hours biennially, including 5 hours in ethics d. 15 hours annually, including 3 hours in Indiana jurisprudence
2.
a. 14 days b. 24 days c. 42 days d. 60 days
ANSWERS: 1: c 2 : c 3 : b
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