DPT 613 Professional Seminar
Professional Seminar is a continuum of courses scheduled during each academic semester that builds on the foundational elements of professional development. In this semester, we will build upon the foundational concepts of professional behaviors as we explore the core values and code of ethics in the profession of physical therapy. We continue our discussion of cultural considerations in healthcare including cultural humility, intersectionality, and medical/surgical considerations pertaining to transgender health. We will also explore the concept of emotional intelligence and how growth in this area allows us to foster strong relationships to solve problems and improve outcomes. This course will also include your second Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE), which will be at the core of your professional development this semester. Each student will be assigned to an ICE for 1 day a week for 4 weeks. Experiences will be in a primarily general outpatient setting. As your experience in the clinic develops, we will discuss the supervisory role of the physical therapist and the role of the physical therapist assistant (PTA). We will also explore the elements of fearless feedback that will assist students to provide and accept feedback with positive intent. This course will also introduce you to the necessary clinical education paperwork to help you understand your roles and responsibilities, as you begin to prepare for your initial clinical experience. Learning experiences will include asynchronous self-paced lectures, videos, and readings. Thoughts will be shared by students in small group discussion boards. Live synchronous sessions will be utilized to further synthesize material, including group discussions and participation by guest speakers