Clinical Practice I

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Students learn through lecture, discussion, and guided practice important skills for patient management in clinical practice. Examples of these skills include: Effective patient interviewing and documentation; assessment of impairments including vital signs, sensation, reflexes, and pain; safe and effective positioning and draping; managing wheelchairs and other equipment; safe assistance with gait and transfers; and the therapeutic application of superficial heat and cold. Students are also introduced to theoretical models that guide clinical decision making, including patient management, clinical reasoning, disablement, and evidence-based practice models. Prerequisite: Enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program