Episode 76 - Connecting the Dots: Standards or Practice, Code of Ethical Conduct, and Core Professional Values

Episode 76 - Connecting the Dots: Standards or Practice, Code of Ethical Conduct, and Core Professional Values

From The CPTA's College Conversations by College of Physiotherapists Alberta

September 1, 2025 · 15 min

About this episode

Jody and Leanne discuss the importance of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Core Professional Values in guiding physiotherapists' actions.

Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger On this episode of the College Conversations podcast, Jody and Leanne discuss the Code of Ethical Conduct and the Core Professional Values and how these foundational documents can help guide physiotherapist actions when the Standards do not specifically address a situation. Jody and Leanne discuss two common situations where being a regulated physiotherapist means fulfilling responsibilities to peers and the profession as a whole. The Code of Ethical Conduct includes responsibilities to the patient, the public, and to self and the profession. Being a regulated health professional means being responsible and accountable for one's actions when providing physiotherapy services or using professional title. Listen to this episode to find out more. Resources: 2022 College-Selected Activity: Professionalism Code of Ethical Conduct Core Professional Values Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

People in this episode

Hosts: Jody, Leanne

Guests: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger

Topics covered

  • Code of Ethical Conduct
  • Core Professional Values
  • Standards of Practice
  • Responsibilities of Physiotherapists

Keywords

  • physiotherapy
  • regulation
  • professionalism

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