PT 901 - Professional Issues I

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The purpose of this course is to prepare the student in professional practices that will be used throughout the Brenau D.P.T. program and during their professional career. This course provides the student with an introduction to the professional of physical therapy and the role of the professional in physical therapy practice. Students are educated about the application of generic skills to the professional of physical therapy. Course content includes communication (verbal, nonverbal, and written), individual and cultural differences, professional behavior and abilities, ethics, legal issues, and responsibility for professional development.