Course List
PTH531 Foundations of PT I
2 Credits
This course develops students' basic physical therapy clinical competencies. Principles of examination and evidence-based interventions are taught through lectures, laboratory sessions, and online discussions. Course content includes: vital signs, documentation, body mechanics, and goniometry, and utilizes the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. This course serves as a foundation to all Physical Therapy Practice courses in the curriculum.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior coursework.
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