Advanced Therapeutic Interventions

Catalog description

This course provides acomprehensive overview of pathologic concepts and the implications of providing physical therapy interventions for the lifespan of the patient with complex conditions. Students will build on foundational knowledge from the comprehensive physical therapist assistant curriculum to apply best practices to medically complex patients. This course will combine application techniques from orthopedic and neurological patients from achronic health condition perspective to equip students with the knowledge and skills to consider the whole individual when delivering physical therapy interventions. The students will gain abetter understanding of societal health and physical therapy’srole in decreasing healthcare disparities through advocacy, education and physical therapy intervention. This course explores treatment options, risk factors, patient assessment, patient education, advanced communication techniques and patient motivation to improve functional outcomes and independence for those with chronic conditions and comorbidities.