Numerous APTA Ethics Resources Available
APTA
offers a multitude of ethics resources that can significantly inform
practitioners. Resources include an online course, Information on APTA’s Revised Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist and Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant, available through APTA’s
Learning Center. The non-CEU version is free for members. In
addition, ethics decision-making tools
are available and include a PT in Motion Ethics in Practice
article reflecting on its 6-year anniversary. These articles explore a
variety of ethical scenarios on topics such as reimbursement, confidentiality,
discharging patients, gifts, professional integrity, and professional
behavior. The Ethics and Professionalism
webpage includes the core ethics documents
and resources on professionalism. Extensive
information also is available on the Resolving Complaints or Disputes and Legal Topics of Interest to PTs and PTAs
webpages. Use and review of these regularly updated ethics resources is
strongly encouraged.