Registration

Tri-Cities District

Jurisprudence (2 contact hours - .2 CEU) 8:00am to 10:00am

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)

10:15am to 12:15pm

PT Member: $25 PT Nonmember: $50

PTA Member: $20 PTA Nonmember: $50

Student Member: $5

Student Nonmember: $10

APTA Member # ______

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Nashville, TN 37215

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4205 Hillsboro Rd, Ste 317

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TPTA

Jurisprudence – The Legal Basis of Physical Therapy Practice

and

Ethics in Physical Therapy Practice

COURSE LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS

(MINIMUM OF 30)

Sponsored by:

Tri-Cities District

April 29, 2017

Location: Stanton Gerber / ETSU /

VA CAMPUS

Jurisprudence Registration
7:30am – 8:00am

Ethics Registration

10:00am – 10:15am

Audience:

Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in Tennessee.

Course Descriptions:

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

Speaker:

Alan Meade, PT

Course Location:

Stanton Gerber on VA Campus - ETSU

Registration Policy:

·  Registrations – The prices listed on the registration form are good for registrations postmarked one week prior (April 26, 2017) 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

April 26, 2017. 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

Online registration is also available at tptatn.org under calendar!

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.

All course handouts will be emailed and you are responsible for printing and bringing to the course. Handouts will also be in the TPTA Website under the Jackson District tab.