PHTH 602 - Advanced Geriatrics

Institution:

Howard University

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Description:

This learning experience affords an opportunity for the student learner to examine current physical therapy practices relative to the elderly in the areas of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Students will be expected to establish community linkages through which to collect information about and provide supervised volunteer services to elderly clients. Students will be expected to conduct journal research and prepare abstracts in the clinical area of interest. Prereqs.: AHCC-375, HESC-410.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.howard.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 806-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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