Physical Therapy in Pediatrics

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Focuses on the subspecialty of pediatrics in physical therapy. Students study normal development, tests and measures pathology, interventions, equipment, documentation, family-centered care, natural environments, and legal concerns including IDEA and ADA in the context of physical therapy management of the pediatric patient. The ICF framework provides the basis for the examination and evaluation of children and justification for planning interventions. The use of an evidence-based approach is emphasized. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisites: PT 700 through 735, IPE 715, and IPE 716 and PT 800.