PTH 501 - Foundations of PT Practice

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Physical Therapy

Description:

This course will provide students with foundational concepts and practices that form the basis for much of physical therapy. Students will be introduced to the profession of physical therapy through topics such as the role of PT in the health care system, the understanding of policies and procedures that are important to the profession of Physical Therapy, the scope of physical therapy practice, the APTA, and professionalism. Patient/client management principles common to multiple areas of physical therapy practice, such as universal precautions, bed mobility, and gait training are presented. The importance of communication in the physical therapy profession is also presented, including topics such as documentation and interdisciplinary communication.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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