Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Indiana Physical Therapy Professional, 3rd Edition
Course Overview
??This course covers the principles and standards of ethical practice for physical therapists and assistants, as well as the Indiana Practice Act (Indiana Code § 25-27) and the Indiana Administrative Code (842 IAC, Article 1). Both of these topics are mandatory for the physical therapy professionals within the state of Indiana. Section I will present the theory, practice, and scope of ethics for the physical therapy professional. Section II will discuss the regulatory and legislative aspects. Therefore, this course will satisfy the two-hour mandatory requirement.
?The standards of ethical practice and the references to the Code of Ethics are according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession (effective January 1, 2026) and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). Ethical issues related to professional practice will be discussed, steps to identify potential conflicts and strategies for decision making will be covered, and practices to avoid and resolve ethical issues will be included. Note: conduct occurring before January 1, 2026 may still be evaluated under the prior Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist and Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant through December 31, 2027.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- ??Define the standards and principles for ethical practice from the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession.
- ?List and explain the five roles of physical therapy.
- ?Identify and give examples of the scope of practice for physical therapy professionals.
- ?State the purpose, mission, and vision of the Model Practice Act for Physical Therapy.
- ?Define dual- and multiple-role relationships between practitioners and clients and strategies to maintain boundaries.
- ?Identify and define the steps for ethical decision making using the RIPS model.
- ?Discuss the Indiana Administrative Code as it pertains to the physical therapy professional.
- ?Summarize the legislative and regulatory components of the Indiana Practice Act.
About the Author/Presenter
??Dr. Morgan Rotella, PT, DPT, received her doctorate degree in physical therapy from The Ohio State University in 2019. She has been working as an outpatient orthopedic and vestibular physical therapist for more than four years now and is a certified vestibular and concussion rehabilitation specialist per the American Institute of Balance. Outside of working as a clinician, she works as an author and editor for health blogs and video content to ensure appropriate information is available regarding common medical conditions and physical therapy considerations. Furthermore, she has experience in reviewing, summarizing, editing, and contributing to a number of physical therapy continuing education courses. ?
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physical Therapy
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