Pediatric Therapy and Rehabilitation: The Medically Complex Child (4 to 8 Credit Hours)

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Pediatric Therapy & Rehabilitation: The Medically Complex Child is a clinical elective in outpatient pediatric therapy/rehabilitation ideal for students interested in careers in general pediatrics and pediatric subspecialties, physical medicine & rehabilitation, neurology/child neurology, family medicine, or who seek a deeper understanding of speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy for children. In addition, this elective provides exposure to the “medically complex child” and highlights the need for extensive wrap-around services or a medical home for such patients. This elective requires both in-person clinical patient care under the supervision of speech, physical, and occupational therapists and self-directed reading and reflection. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 8 Contact Hours: 20 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.