PHTH 546 - Integumentary Therapeutics

Institution:

Eastern Washington University

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisites: All courses in physical therapy are restricted to students accepted into the program. This course provides the student with classroom discussion and laboratory experiences on the physiological bases for and clinical applications of physical therapy interventions applied to the integumentary system. These include massage, superficial and deep heat, ultraviolet radiation, cryotherapy, aquatic therapy, hydrotherapy and basic wound management. Foundational client management skills such as positioning, draping, transfers, universal precautions and examination of vital signs are also included.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ewu.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 359-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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