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DPT 511 - Physical Therapy Examination and Intervention Skills I


2 credit(s)
This course uses a case study approach to enhance problem solving skills and provide integration of various patient evaluation, goal setting, and intervention techniques within the scope of physical therapy practice. Topics covered include an introduction to the profession of physical therapy (PT) including the origins and history of the PT profession, documentation and billing, communication, legal aspects of health care, body mechanics and back safety, and foundational PT skills. PT skills taught in this course include exercise prescription (strengthening, PROM and stretching), goniometric and muscle strength assessment, and wheelchair assessment and mobility. Professionalism, verbal and written communication skills, and ethics are considered throughout.
Prerequisite(s): DPT 500 , DPT 504 . Corequisite(s): DPT 512 .


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