Education

Catalog description

This education course is designed to optimize the efficacy of physical therapists in their role as clinical educators facilitating patient-centered care. The effective teaching of patients, caregivers, other clinicians and the public about impairments, physical therapy interventions, exercise, wellness, and injury prevention is an important skill for physical therapists. Utilizing principles of learning, developing varied teaching strategies and participating in structured groups prepare students to interact successfully with diverse audiences. Motivational techniques provide students with additional strategies for behavior change. Reflection and feedback foster refinement of physical therapists’ expertise both as practitioners as well as clinical educators. Throughout the course clinical scenarios will be used to challenge the skills being developed