PHTH 7370 - Ethical Behavior and Moral Reasoning (1)

Preparation of physical therapy students to approach ethical dilemmas objectively with a thorough understanding of professional moral responsibility is the focus of this course. This course assists students to identify the ethically relevant features of a case or clinical situation; identify options open to a therapist faced with an ethical problem; provide justification for the best options; and consider counter arguments for one’s positions. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all prior required coursework and/or permission from instructor