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Ethics in Physical Therapy: Translating the Code and Models into Clinical Practice
Presented by Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5456Level: Intermediate3 Hours
Move beyond the basics of the updated APTA Code of Ethics by learning to apply structured decision-making frameworks, including the RIPS model, to complex real-world scenarios. Designed for practicing PTs and PTAs, this course focuses on navigating the 'grey areas' of clinical judgment, from productivity pressures to interprofessional conflict. Participants will gain actionable strategies to translate ethical obligations into daily practice with confidence and integrity.

Ethics in Modern Physical Therapy Practice
Presented by Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT
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Course: #5510Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This comprehensive ethics course equips physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with the foundational principles, legal knowledge, and structured decision-making tools needed to navigate the ethical challenges of modern clinical practice. Grounded in the landmark 2026 APTA Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession, the course addresses everything from HIPAA and malpractice to emerging issues in artificial intelligence, social media, and caring for aging and pediatric populations.

Ethics: A Clinical Perspective for Therapists
Presented by Kathleen D. Weissberg, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP, CFPS, CGCS
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Course: #5288Level: Intermediate3 Hours
This seminar provides practical information about ethics from a clinical perspective. Basic principles of ethics as they relate to healthcare and physical therapy are reviewed. Behaviors that are considered unethical by most credentialing bodies are considered, as well as health care/therapy codes of ethics. The CELIBATE and RIPS methods for analyzing ethical dilemmas are reviewed with case studies to demonstrate use.

Ethics in Action - A Legal and Therapy Perspective
Presented by Charles C. Bratton, JD, L.L.M. II, Katie O'Shea, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS, CDP
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Course: #5081Level: Introductory2 Hours
This 2-hour course will use a case-based approach of the RIPS model to identify ethical considerations as directly related to clinical practice. Therapists will learn to apply a framework to assist in the decision-making process in ethically challenging scenarios while maintaining the Code of Ethics and HIPAA regulations. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.