Geriatric Considerations

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Instructional Method: Two hours lecture. Prerequisites: PTAS 175C , PTAS 203 . Corequisites: PTAS 220 , PTAS 237 . Designed to facilitate understanding of older adults and their special needs in relation to physical therapy interventions. Physical and psychosocial changes related to aging, common pathologies, and promotion of healthy aging are the focus of the course. The PTA’s role in the physical therapy team approach to providing quality care to the geriatric population is discussed.