Mar 28, 2024  
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PTH 5408 - Introduction to Patient Management


3 Hour(s)
This course introduces students to basic clinical skills germane to the profession of physical therapy. Standard safety procedures, communication skills, fundamentals of body mechanics, positioning and draping, transfers, gait training, mobility aids, and wheelchair management are introduced and integrated into the patient-client management model. This course will also emphasize clinical reasoning using simple patient problems in order to prepare students for patient care experiences in future coursework and internships.

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Prerequisite(s): Entry level in DPT program, CPR and First-Aid certified



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