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Chattanooga District

 Jurisprudence (2 contact hours - .2 CEU) 4:30pm to 6:30pm

 PT Member: $25  PT Nonmember: $50

 PTA Member: $20  PTA Nonmember: $50

 Student Member: $5

 Student Nonmember: $10

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 Ethics (2 contact hours - .2 CEU)

6:45pm to 8:45pm

 PT Member: $25  PT Nonmember: $50

 PTA Member: $20  PTA Nonmember: $50

 Student Member: $5

 Student Nonmember: $10

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Nashville, TN 37215

4205 Hillsboro Rd, Ste 317

TPTA

Jurisprudence – The Legal Basis of Physical Therapy Practice

and

Ethics in Physical Therapy Practice

COURSE LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS

(MINIMUM OF 30)

Jurisprudence – The Legal Basis of Physical Therapy Practice -This course covers legal issues in physical therapy and the Tennessee Practice Act and Rules Governing the Practicing of Physical Therapy.

Ethics in Physical Therapy Practice – Principles of ethical decision-making, the APTA Code of Ethics, and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant are covered in this course.

Course Objectives:

Jurisprudence – The Legal Basis of Physical Therapy Practice:

Describe the purpose of the Practice Act and Rules
Recognize the types of disciplinary action that may be taken against a licensee
Describe offenses that may lead to disciplinary action
Explain the rules of supervision for PTAs and other personnel
Describe the Practice Act and Rules related to the definition & scope of practice, disclosures, & administrative requirements

Recognize that there are legal issues and obligations in addition to the Practice Act and Rules that affect physical therapy practice

Ethics in Physical Therapy Practice:

Recognize the difference between personal and professional values
Define common bioethical terminology
Use the Code of Ethics and Guides to Conduct as tools for decision making
Demonstrate through case analysis the ability to identify ethical conflicts and support a resolution to an ethical dilemma

Speakers:

Nancy Fell, PT, PhD, NCS is an UC Foundation Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at UTC. With clinical expertise in acute care and adult neurology, she teaches related courses and practices at SiskinHospital. Dr. Fell is actively involved in the APTA's Neurology Section and has taught the TPTA Ethics and Jurisprudence course since its inception.

Debbie Ingram, PT, EdD, FAPTA is the Director of Clinical Education and Interim Department Head in the Physical Therapy Department at UTC. She formerly served as chairman of the Tennessee Board of Occupational and Physical Therapy Examiners and Vice President of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

Course Location:

Universityof Tennessee at Chattanooga

UTC Physical Therapy Dept.

529 Oak Street – Davenport Hall

Chattanooga, TN 37403

Registration Policy:

Registrations – The prices listed on the registration form are good for registrations postmarked one week prior (Sept. 5, 2013) to the course.
Registration forms postmarked or faxed after this date must add $25 to the registration amount due.
On-site registrants must pay $25 more than the prices quoted in the early bird registration.
Cancellations will be accepted until Sept. 9, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date.

Registration Information:

Make your reservations by mailing or faxing the registration form to:

TPTA

4205 Hillsboro Rd., Suite 317

Nashville, TN 37215

FAX: (615)297-5852

For more information, contact

TPTA at 615-269-5312

For information about space availability or receipt of course registration contact TPTA: 615-269-5312

Course Certificates will be distributed at the end of each course. If you do not pick up your certificate at the end of the course, you will not receive full credit for the course without proof of completing the course.

The Courses are 2 hours in length. You must attend the entire 2 hours to receive the course certificate.

If you register on-site, you must complete a form at the registration desk. A Course Certificate will be mailed to you by the TPTA office. Blank certificates will NOT be available at the course registration desk.