This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to explore and further understand systems and challenges that impact the Physical Therapist Assistant within the context of the physical therapy profession and health care delivery system. The course explores the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant and how s(he) functions as a member of the health care team; systems and operational issues that affect the practice of a Physical Therapist Assistant; and challenges that the Physical Therapist Assistant and all health care professionals face in day to day clinical practice. This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.