Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides physical therapist assistant (PTA) students with the fundamentals of ethics, values, and responsibilities in physical therapy as described by legal practice standards, including federal, state, and institutional regulations related to patient/client care and fiscal management. Topics include American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines for ethics and values, California Physical Therapy Practice Act and regulations, reporting requirements, insurance regulations, productivity, management, supervision, performance evaluations, professional liability insurance, career development, lifelong learning, and leadership skills. Students will assess their strengths and limitations as a PTA and their reactions to illness and disability with a diverse patient population.Usually HeldWed 6:00pm–7:30pm