Therapeutic Procedures I

Catalog description

As the first of two procedures courses, Therapeutic Procedures I focuses on safely performing basic patient assessment and management skills as well as presenting a practical approach to functional activities. Topics included in lecture and laboratory are infection control procedures, basic wound management, vital signs and anthropometrical characteristics, patient handling, transfers, mobility, and assistive devices. An introduction to architectural barriers, range of motion and teaching/learning theories is also incorporated. The course continues to build upon the communication and documentation skills introduced in PTA106 Introduction to Physical Therapy