Taking Responsibility

Sanders discusses when the requirement to be a responsible professional starts. In the APTA Code of Ethics and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Principle 9 of the former and Standard 7 of the latter state that PTs and PTAs, respectively, "shall protect the...

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Published inPT Vol. 13; no. 1; p. 25
Main Author Sanders, Babette
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION 01.01.2005
Subjects
Education
Physical therapists
Professional ethics
Professional responsibilities
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Summary:Sanders discusses when the requirement to be a responsible professional starts. In the APTA Code of Ethics and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Principle 9 of the former and Standard 7 of the latter state that PTs and PTAs, respectively, "shall protect the public and the profession from unethical, incompetent, and illegal acts." When PT and PTA students enter their school programs and join APTA, they are asked to sign a pledge stating that they will abide by the ethical code or standards. In Sander's opinion, the obligation to be a responsible professional starts, therefore, the day a prospective PT or PTA begins his or her physical therapy studies.
ISSN:1065-5077