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Ferguson, Paul W., Hopwood, Julie D., Sinatra, Gale M., Wallmann, Harvey W. |
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Journal of Physical Therapy Education (American Physical Therapy Association, Education Section); Spring2005, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p16-20, 5p |
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Background and Purpose. From an academic perspective, there exists the conti-nuing challenge to integrate how well a physical therapist graduate student has per-formed in the academic course of study with how successfully the student has demonstrated appropriate professional behaviors that are consistent with profes-sional practice standards. Potential conflict arises when a student may be progres-sing satisfactorily in coursework but demonstrates certain professional behaviors that the faculty deem inconsistent with successful physical therapy practice and which may suggest removal of the student from the program. It is the intent of this article to not only provide a legal framework for administrators and faculty often faced with legal issues surrounding such decisions, but to provide experienced-based recom-mendations regarding how best to evaluate professional behaviors within the aca-demic program environment. Case Description, Outcomes, and Discussion. This paper presents a case study of a physical therapist graduate student who demons-trated several behaviors inconsistent with professional standards despite good aca-demic standing with a description of the due process through which the student pur-sued an appeal of suspension from the program. The events of the case are presen-ted with a discussion of those legal issues in higher education relevant to the case and lead to several recommendations for ensuring good faith and due process in maintaining professional standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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