PTA 1015 - Principles & Practices of Physical Therapy

Explores the history of the profession including definition, development, and areas of practice. The role of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the physical therapist assistant (PTA) and the relationship between the physical therapist (PT), PTA and other health care professionals are investigated. This course covers current issues and trends including professionalism, legal aspects, ethics, quality assurance, communications, and reimbursement issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation, and commercial insurance.