Ethics for Professionals 103

Course overview

*Identify six steps in the analysis of ethical problems encountered in everyday professional life and how each plays a part in arriving at a caring response. *Describe the central role of narrative and virtue theories in gathering relevant information for a caring response. *List four areas of inquiry that will be useful when gathering relevant information to make sure you have the story straight. *Describe the role of conduct-related ethical theories and approaches in arriving at a caring response. *Describe why imagination is an essential aspect of seeking out the practical alternatives in an ethically challenging situation. *Discuss how courage assists you in a caring response. *Identify two benefits of taking time to reflect on and evaluate the action afterward. *Become familiar with AOTA and APTA Code of Ethics *Become familiar with the Guide to Professional Conduct for PT's