PHYT 8918 - Professional Issues
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41917,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Rebecca Riblet
Email: rsriblet@ysu.edu
Course Description
8918. Professional Issues. Discussion of professional topics related to entry-level practice, such as leadership, interagency and interprofessional collaboration, future trends and technologies, and opportunities for professional growth. Two hour lecture 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Leadership is a Relationship: How to put people first in the digital world | Irwin Michael S, Devole Willys. | 978-1119806134 |
| Required | Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach | Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill | 978-1264278633 |
| Optional | Reframing medical education to support professional identity formation | Cruess, R. L., Cruess, S. R., Boudreau, J. D., Snell, L., & Steinert, Y. (2014). | https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000000427 |
| Optional | Crucial Conversations: Tools for talking when Stake are high | Genny, Joseph et al. | 978-1260474183 |
| Optional | Professional identity formation in allied health: A systematic review with narrative synthesis | Lewis, A., Jamieson, J., & Smith, C. A. | https://doi.org/10.1080/10401334.2023.2290608 |
| Optional | Exploring professional identity in rehabilitation professions: A scoping review | Mak, S., Hunt, M., Boruff, J., et al. | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-022-10103-z |
| Optional | Perceptions of interprofessional identity formation in recent Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates: A phenomenological study | Plummer, L., & Naidoo, K. | https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13070674 |
| Optional | Preferred communication strategies used by physical therapists in chronic pain rehabilitation: A qualitative systematic review and meta‑synthesis | Chapman, C. R., Woo, N. T., & Maluf, K. S. | https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac081 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Ch. 1: Introduction to Professionalism Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy (Miller & Brogan, McGraw Hill, 2024) | Syllabus review and course introduction; Reflective practice and self-awareness | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Ch. 2: Professionalism in Physical Therapy Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 https://rdcu.be/d3Vxu https://www.mdpi.com/2370054 https://doi.org/10.1080/10401334.2023.2290608 https://www.sap2.org.ar/i2/archivos/2112.pdf |
Professional Identity Formation | |
| Mon | 9/7 | NO CLASS LABOR DAY | ||
| Mon | 9/14 | Ch. 3: Professionalism: A Working Model Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 Book: Leadership is a Relationship (Irwin, Devoll) |
Leadership series explanation; Specialization in PT: Residency & Fellowship | Draft resume due |
| Mon | 9/21 | Ch. 12: Professional Development Plan (introduction) Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 | Career Planning, Resume writing, Cover letters | Prep work: Bring your draft resume to class Review: ACAPT career planning portal (https://jobs.acapt.org/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters) |
| Mon | 9/28 | Prepare financial questions for guest speaker | Financial Planning: Jeff Davies (Moors and Cabot) | |
| Mon | 10/5 | Ch. 7: Accountability Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2021/10/01/leadership-business-skills |
Leadership series: Accountability; Building professional networks | Reflective essay due |
| Mon | 10/12 | Ch. 5: Emotional Intelligence Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 | Leadership series: Emotional Intelligence; Hot topic discussion: Professional relationships | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Mid term examination: Content to date | ||
| Mon | 10/26 | Ch. 6: Resilience and Grit Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 | Leadership series: Resilience; Hot topic discussion: Communication challenges | |
| Mon | 11/2 | Ch. 4: Communication Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 https://www.novaumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CrucialConversationsSummaryAndWorkbook.pdf https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac081 |
Leadership series: Trust; Crucial conversations elements | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Ch. 9: Social Responsibility Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 | Leadership series: Coalition building; AI and gamification in PT; Social Responsibility | Professional Development Plan due |
| Mon | 11/16 | Ch. 8: Cultural Quotient: Cultural Competence and Cultural Intelligence Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 | Leadership series: Cultural Intelligence; Hot topic discussion | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Ch. 11: Mentorship and Professional Development Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 | Leadership series: Loyalty; Interview strategies; Job selection | |
| Mon | 11/30 | Leadership series: Stability; Transition to practice: First year survival skills; NPTE prep and licensure | Leadership series: Stability; Transition to practice: First year survival skills; NPTE prep and licensure | |
| Mon | 12/7 | Cumulative Final examination | Cumulative: Ch. 1–12 (All Parts) Book: Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach. Miller, Tonya Y, Brogan, Laurie. McGraw Hill; 2024 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.