In this 16-week course, the physical therapist assistant (PTA) student received an introduction to the role of the PTA with the PT/PTA relationship as well as the overall healthcare team. The fundamentals of ethical decision-making and Standards of Practice for the PTA are defined and established as the behavioral expectation of the professionalism throughout the entire program. Students learn to apply appropriate standard to all PTA interactions ranging from daily patient care interactions to more difficult topics like stress management and dealing with death and dying. This course also introduces the PTA student to documentation and evidence-based practice.