Student -- CI Ethics Question

[Guest guest]

I was posed with an ethical question on a recent Continuing Ed course.  It got

me thinking. and I am looking for your feedback.

Scenario: A female PT student and male PT CI are reviewing myofascial

techniques.  They were in an open gym area with patients around and both were

clothed.  The PT had the student locate an area on his back and demonstrate some

of the techniques.

A) No problem.  This is within the acceptable range of a learning experience.

 Don't think too much about it.  Better to try on each other than to learn on a

patient. Not a problem but this should have occurred in a private treatment

room.C) Not a problem but this type of learning experience should happen between

same sex persons.D) Problem.  This learning experience needs to happen with the

CI guiding the approaches while working on a patient.  Misinterpreted intentions

are possible if CI and Student practice on each other.

E) Crosses acceptable boundaries.  Needs to cease immediately.

F) Crosses acceptable boundaries.  Warrants discipline.

If this is problematic, what is your greatest concern?

Thank you for your feedback.

Alan PetrazziRehab DirectorPittsburgh, PA