PHTH 748 - PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

4 cr hrs

Description Pediatric Physical Therapy is a required course of the second year physical therapy student. The emphasis of this course is on the acquisition of knowledge for the role of a pediatric physical therapist in a school system and medical-based facility.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum

Notes
The emphasis of this course will be on the acquisition of knowledge for the role of a pediatric physical therapist in a school system, medical based facility and independent practice. Anatomical, developmental and psychosocial sequences will be examined in order to provide the base for normal growth and development from birth-21 years. Clinical and therapeutic knowledge will be presented in order to foster examination, evaluation and treatment skills of the students with this unique population.

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