PTH 720 - Advanced Pediatric PT

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Physical Therapy

Description:

This practical, seminar-discussion type elective course for third year physical therapy (DPT) students, is offered for one hour per week. The course follows and builds upon knowledge and skills attained in PTH 604: PT Management of Children with Disorders of the Neuromuscular System. The focus of the course is to broaden and enhance the entry level skill set achieved in PTH 604, especially in assessment and interventions for children with neuromuscular disorders and to further prepare students to be autonomous pediatric physical therapy practitioners. This course is differentiated from the PTH604 course in that, although it may cover assessment and intervention topics covered in PTH 604, it does so in more depth and at a greater intensity than would be expected of entry level students. The course is a seminar format with complementary practical site-visit learning experiences with instructor and pediatric physical therapists in the community. Classes are discussion oriented; participation will involve visiting at least three different pediatric sites with instructor, exploring research evidence literature based on these experiences and discussing them in class. If a site visit will involve the students actually performing hands-on techniques with clients, appropriate prior permission from parents, facility and university will be obtained and all applicable policies adhered to.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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