PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT II

This course will focus on three content areas:  1) PT as an educator including communication, cultural competence, and conflict management skills, 2) PT role in health and wellness as it related to ergonomics, and 3) ethical and jurisprudent practice incorporating the APTA Core Values and Code of Ethics.  Participants will add to their digital professional portfolio that allows for reflection on the three-year educational journey, and participate in a leadership and service role. The assignments are distributed among the three content areas.This 16-week course, during the second year of the DPT curriculum, is the third in a series of 4 courses designed to educate students about the multiple dimensions of professional practice in contemporary physical therapy.  The courses explore the professional roles of the PT as a clinician, educator and advocate and address trans-curricular themes including leadership, service, health promotion, advocacy, teaching & learning, interprofessional teamwork and self-reflection, culminating in the creation of a digital portfolio. The course series will include broad exposure to a variety of professional and personal development experiences and expect more in-depth engagement in the student’s chosen area of focus.