CCN: PHT1200
Title: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY
Credit Hrs: 3.00
Description
Course introduces the student to the historical background, philosophy and goals of physical therapy as a profession. It incorporates discussion on legal and ethical issues, educational requirements, supervisory relationships and current developments related to physical therapy. Health care delivery systems, the medical record and issues of reimbursement are discussed. Presents the basic theory of preparing the patient and the treatment area, positioning and transferring techniques, gait training, and wheelchair prescription. Professional behaviors are introduced.
Prerequisite(s) : Corequisite(s): PHT1200L and PHT1300
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