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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
Recommended Content
Sep 02, 2019 / Article
The core values guide the behaviors of PTs and PTAs to provide the highest quality of services.
Sep 01, 2017 / Resource
This document provides information on how to comply with the relevant laws and regulations by identifying risk areas that could lead to potential liability.
Aug 01, 2019 / Article
PTs and PTAs practice in an environment that requires compliance with health care laws, rules, and regulations.
Jun 01, 2012 / Resource
This guide is intended to serve PTs in interpreting the Code of Ethics.
Jun 01, 2012 / Resource
This guide is intended to serve PTAs in interpreting the Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
Additional Ethics and Professionalism Content
Feb 05, 2020 / Article
Learn what every physical therapy student should know about the health care landscape, payment, ethical practice, as well as advice on documentation, ethical decision-making, and how to navigate tough conversations all while providing quality care to your patients.
Feb 01, 2020 / Column
When patient confidentiality and broader need are in conflict.
Jan 13, 2020 / Article
Sharna Prasad, PT, DPT, discusses how self-reflection makes a path clear.
Oct 22, 2019 / Review
A review found that the estimated annual cost of health care waste ranges from a total of $760 billion to $935 billion.
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