New Jersey Physical Therapy Association Courseshttp://www.APTAnj.org/rss/courses_rss.cfmhttp://www.APTAnj.orgwww.APTAnj.org/graphics/rss-feed-icon16.pngRSSAPTAnj Continuing Education Courses FeedNeed an ETHICS or JURISPRUDENCE (law) course? See online courses offered thru the APTA Learning Center!<p>The <a href="http://learningcenter.apta.org/Hom"><u><strong>APTA Learning Center</strong></u></a> offers a variety of online educational programs on<span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><strong> ETHICS</strong></span> and <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">LAW</span></strong> (jurisprudence) that fulfill the NJ requirements of 2 contact hours for each. Take the courses ANYTIME, at your CONVENIENCE--</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">ETHICS/Online:</span> <a href="http://learningcenter.apta.org/Courses.aspx"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><strong>Professionalism Module 1-Introduction to Professionalism</strong></span></a><strong> </strong>Author(s): APTA Task Force on Professionalism and Jody S. Gandy, PT, DPT, PhD <strong> Price: $0 Members | $68 Nonmember </strong> <strong>CEU: 0.2 CEUs (2.0 contact hours)</strong> Module 1: Introduction to Professionalism includes a course overview for all 12 modules in the series and introduces you to the concepts of professionalism and autonomous practice. It also discusses the APTA Core Values, the relationship between the 3 elements of the professionalism wheel and the 3 realms of ethics, and the attributes of a doctoring profession. This module helps fulfill the professionalism prerequisite requirement for completing APTA's Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. You do not have to be enrolled in the Advanced CIECP to take this course and earn CEU credit.</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">ETHICS/Online:</span> <a href="http://learningcenter.apta.org/Courses.aspx"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><strong>Professionalism Module 2-History of Professionalism in Physical Therapy</strong></span> </a>Author(s): APTA Task Force on Professionalism and Linda E Arslanian, PT, DPT, MS; Laura Lee (Dolly) Swisher, PT, MDiv, PhD; Jody S Gandy, PT, DPT, PhD <strong>Price: $0 Member | $68 Nonmember CEU: 0.2 CEUs (2.0 contact hours)</strong> Module 2: History of Professionalism in Physical Therapy provides you with a historical perspective of professionalism and the maturation of physical therapy to a doctoring profession. It also offers insights into key professional and ethical documents such as the Code of Ethics, other core documents such as the Standards of Practice, and the application of these professional documents to cases. Through historical examination and case study, you'll identify five current or future ethical issues for the profession.</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">ETHICS/Online:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><strong> <a href="http://learningcenter.apta.org/Courses.aspx">Professionalism Module 3-Ethical Compass</a></strong></span> Author(s): APTA Task Force on Professionalism and APTA Staff; Laura Lee (Dolly) Swisher, PT, MDiv,PhD <strong>Price: $0 Member | $83 Nonmember CEU: 0.25 CEUs (2.5 contact hours) </strong>This module addresses ethics, terminology, history associated with physical therapy ethics, ethics vs. law, the role of ethics in professionalism and business relationships,the RIPS ethical decision-making model, and application of the model to case situations. In addition, you will reflect on some of the ethical behaviors expected of physical therapists and physical therapists assistants. This module will help you approach ethical situations with confidence that you can make ethical decisions and implement a course of action.</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">LAW/CD-ROM:</span> Hear It From the Source: <a href="http://learningcenter.apta.org/Courses.aspx"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><strong>Remaining Compliant: What PTs Need to Know</strong></span></a> Author(s): Julie Kass, | Roshunda Drummond-Dye, JD, <strong>Price: $89 Member | $159 Nonmember CEU: 0.2 CEUs (2.0 contact hours) </strong>Compliance risks exist when physical therapists provide free items or services to patients, discount services, provide gifts to referral sources, and enter into relationships with physicians who are referral sources. There are several federal laws, including the Stark II law and the anti-kickback statute that physical therapists need to know to avoid pitfalls. Expert attorneys Julie Kass and Roshunda Drummond-Dye will discuss the risks associated with these fraud and abuse laws, including tips on how to stay compliant. In addition, they will address recent government activities pertaining to physician ownership of physical therapy services.</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">LAW/CD-ROM:</span> Audio-Plus Home-Study Course: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><strong><a href="http://learningcenter.apta.org/Courses.aspx">Human Resource Management</a> </strong></span> Author(s): Ronald Scott, PT, EdD, JD, MS-PT, MS-Law | Jonathan M. Cooperman, PT, DPT, JD, MS-PT <strong>Price: $120 Member | $200 Nonmember CEU: 0.8 CEUs (8.0 contact hours/CCUs)</strong> This course overviews health care human resource management (HRM) principles and applications. The course employs programmed learning, individual and group activities, case studies and role-play exercises. Specific topics include: the role of HRM in health care organizations; organizational theory, behavior and culture; employment law and regulations, including the law of sexual harassment; recruitment, selection, and retention of staff and managerial human resources; performance evaluation; training and development activities; compensation issues; management-labor relations (including development of negotiation skills); grievance and discipline; and work place safety.</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">LAW/Text:</span> <a href="http://learningcenter.apta.org/Courses.aspx"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);">The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Roles of Physical Therapists in Educational Environments, 2nd Edition</span></strong></a> Author(s): Irene R. McEwen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and Sandra H. Arnold, PT, PhD <strong> Price: $44.95 Member | $59.95 Nonmember CEU: 0.3 CEUs (3.0 contact hours/CCUs)</strong> Pediatric physical therapy practitioners who work in public schools with students with disabilities provide their services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA is a federal law that specifies criteria for determining if children are eligible to receive special education and related services, including physical therapy, and defines how those services are to be provided. Although IDEA is generally consistent with contemporary best practices in pediatric physical therapy, PTs must understand the law and its provisions to work effectively and appropriately in educational environments...</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102);">LAW/Online:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><strong> <a href="http://learningcenter.apta.org/Courses.aspx">Understanding the laws related to school-based practice: Foundations and Updates</a></strong></span> Author(s):Mary Jane K Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD <strong>Price: $50 Member | $83 Nonmember CEU: 0.275 CEUs (2.75 contact hours/CCUs) </strong>PTs working with children in schools make clinical decisions based on the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, then implement those decisions within the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and their state practice act. From APTA’s 2010 Combined Sections Meeting, this course focuses on the goal for physical therapy of assisting children eligible under IDEA to benefit from their individualized educational plans. The course covers federal laws, regulations, and policies involving the delivery of physical therapy in schools as a related service under IDEA, including recent case law decisions that influence how regulations and policies are applied to physical therapy services.</p>
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