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APTA is the definitive source for standards of ethics and professionalism in the physical therapy profession.
PTs and PTAs demonstrate ethics and professionalism by living their core values and working to achieve optimal health and wellness.
The standards for ethics and professionalism are established by the following:
- Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist
- Standards of Ethical Conduct for the PTA
- Values-Based Behaviors for the PTA
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