PTH 704 - Dis Prevention & Hlth Promo

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Physical Therapy

Description:

The current scope of physical therapy practice includes the primary prevention of injury and disease and the promotion of health and wellness. The purpose of this course is to prepare the physical therapy student to function in this emerging role.The course will explore disease prevention and health promotion from the perspectives of the epidemiological approach, national, state and local public health agendas and initiatives, issues of health disparities, and evaluation of efficacy. Physical therapists often engage in disease/injury prevention and health promotion/wellness activities as educators or consultants, and these roles will be explored through the development and delivery of community-based education or consultation project. May be taken concurrently with PTH 701

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

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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