Foundational Skills in Physical Therapy I

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The first course in the foundations of physical therapy sequence which introduces the student to the multiple realms of the patient/client management process, International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model, systems review, and review of systems. Provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and competency in communication within the healthcare system including conflict management, documentation, use of feedback, and patient/caregiver education while appreciating the impact of cultural and societal differences on the provision of patient/client care management. It is expected that the knowledge and skills gained in this course will be applied to patients/clients across the lifespan and continuum of care. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to two times. Grade Mode: N- Normal (A, B, C, D, F) College Restrictions: 01 College of Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: PTHP- Physical Therapy Student Class Restrictions: Graduate Course Level Restrictions: GS Graduate Department Restrictions: Allied Health: Dept. of Physical Therapy Degree Restrictions: DPT- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy Campus Restrictions: M- Main Campus Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Additional Course Fee: Physical Therapy Lab Fee Fee Type: Flat Fee Fee Amount: $ 250 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.