DPT 632 Concepts & Skills in Physical Therapy
In this course, students learn and apply concepts and skills that are basic to the practice of physical therapy. Students learn how patients move in their environment and practice teaching and assisting them with these skills. There is an emphasis on professional behavior and the development of competent communication skills. Other issues that will be considered include awareness of safe infection control policies, sensitivity to ethical issues and culture in health care, psychological reactions to disease and disability, and legal issues in the health care environment. Through lecture, lab and interactive case-based experiences, students practice management of these core issues as they develop the foundational clinical skills in physical therapy practice.
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