PT Management of Children with Neurologic Dysfunction

Catalog description

In following PT 419 , this course maintains the ICF focus on the child’s function and social context while exploring evidence supporting PT services for children with neuromuscular disorders. Students develop entry-level skills of assessment and intervention planning for children with developmental disabilities. Multiple factors that contribute to decisions for prescribing family-based, clinic-based, and education-based models of intervention are also analyzed. Students become familiar with evidence-based methods for addressing issues of function in the presence of atypical motor control; the impact of medical, surgical and orthotic interventions in modifying atypical motor control; and, a variety of assistive technology and durable medical equipment frequently seen in pediatric settings. In addition, students are required to complete an online course and certification exam through the CDC on concussions in youth. Prerequisite(s): PT 419 .