Clinical Seminar II

Catalog description

Clinical Seminar II is a 3-credit course during the Summer semester of the second year of the DPT program and is designed to provide the student with the essential skills basic to the practice of physical therapy. The psychomotor component of these essential skills include: body mechanics, positioning and draping, bed mobility, transfers, wheelchair mobility and management, and gait training. Patient safety will be strongly emphasized. This course will also provide the student with an overview of the HIPPA and OSHA requirements for clinical practice. There will be a strong focus on professional behavior and communication skills. Clinical documentation skills will also be reinforced. The pedagogical approach for the course will include lecture, demonstration, case study, and discussion.