Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses

James J. Dagostino PT, DPT

Lecture Name

Part II: Case Studies     $37.50


This lecture is part of the following course:
A Practical Approach to California PT Law

Description

This course meets the continuing competency requirement for ethics, laws and regulations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the state of California. It is designed to prompt analysis and discussion of how to apply PT law to the practice of physical therapy in the state of California. After a brief discussion of how complaints are filed in California, the lecture presents three different case studies of complaints brought by or against PTs, and invites students to consider whether each complaint is valid under California state law.

Contact Hours: 1.00

Rating:   

Difficulty: Intermediate

Purpose:

To assess clinical behavior and determine the legal and ethical practice of physical therapy.

Goals & Objectives:

Following your active participation in this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand the complaint process through the Physical Therapy Board of California.
2. Within case examples, assess:
   1. Evidence, including testimony, medical records and statements made by the complainant;
   2. Which legal standards apply;
   3. Legality of the behavior and suggest remedies.

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