PTA 218 - Clinical Seminar II

1. Prepare for full-time clinical rotations.
   1. Become familiar with clinical sites available for Clinical Education II and III.
   2. Participate in the placement process for Clinical Education II and III.
   3. Participate in training sessions required for use of the Clinical Performance Instrument.
   4. Create individualized goals for Clinical Education II.
   5. Complete clinical site prerequisites assigned by clinical site.
   6. Discuss initiative, communication, and problem solving in the clinical experience.
   7. Become familiar with all aspects of the assigned clinical site for Clinical Education II.
   8. Discuss student expectations for Clinical Education II.
2. Discuss the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
   1. Discuss the roles of the APTA, its history, and purpose in health care today.
   2. Discuss the APTA standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist assistant.
   3. Discuss the APTA guide for conduct of the affiliate member.
   4. Discuss the APTA guide for professional conduct.
   5. Discuss the APTA code of ethics for the physical therapy profession.
   6. Discuss the APTA governing rules.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the role of physical therapy management within health care organizations.
   1. Discuss fiscal management of PT.
   2. Discuss planning and decision making in PT management.
   3. Discuss PT systems in various settings including schools, community hospitals, multi-hospital corporations, outpatient settings, etc.
   4. Discuss the importance of marketing PT.
   5. Understand and demonstrate quality and productivity in PT.
   6. Discuss laws and regulations governing PT practice in Michigan and nationally.
   7. Discuss ethical aspects of PT management as it relates to moral dilemmas, principles and debates, rights and obligations of employees, patients, and health care organizations.
4. Demonstrates understanding of patient/practitioner interaction.
   1. Compare and contrast values, needs, and morals.
   2. Develop ethical consciousness and moral decision making skills.
   3. Discuss cultural and personal biases of patients and clinicians and how they impact treatment.
   4. Identify and resolve moral dilemmas.
   5. Discuss assertiveness.
   6. Identify ways to deal with anger/stress/burnout.
   7. Discuss how attitude affects patient interactions.
   8. Define what it means to be a professional.
   9. Discuss effects of nonverbal language.
   10. Discuss cultural differences that may impact patient care.
5. Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, educational growth, and civic involvement.
   1. Participate in professional growth activities related to physical therapy.
   2. Participate in civic activities
   3. Update the professional involvement portfolio that details outcome activiites.
6. Identify various health care disciplines that may be involved in a patient's plan of care. 
   1. Interview one member of a health care discipline (other than in physical therapy).
   2. Present information on this health care discipline to the class.
   3. Participate in discussions concerning other health care diciplines. 
7. Discuss responses to relevant legal or ethical issues.
   1. Describe appropriate legal/ethical responses to each issue discussed in class