DPT 632 Concepts & Skills in Physical Therapy I
In this course, students learn and apply concepts and skills that are basic to the practice of physical therapy. Students learn how to assess and teach individuals to move in their environment during bed mobility, transfers, wheelchair mobility, and ambulation. There is an emphasis on safe patient handling and movement, professional behavior, and the development of competent communication skills. Other topics considered include awareness of safe infection control policies, critical care mobility, environmental assessment, fall prevention strategies, and the establishment of a therapeutic relationship between patient and clinician 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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