Patient Management in Inpatient Care with lab

Catalog description

Management of patients in inpatient settings (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities) requires an understanding of the unique characteristics of the facilities and standards of care. This course will explore the policies, procedures, equipment, and patient management considerations for physical therapy in acute care settings. Basic procedural skills used in health care and the rationale for their use will be taught in this course. Consideration for treatment based on diagnostic categories will be discussed through evaluation of case studies.