Includes study of basic physiology and pathology of the nervous system. 3 credits Laboratory experiences in evaluation and intervention strategies for selected impairments in movement. 3 credits Emphasis on the profession of physical therapy. Includes discussion, small group projects, formal debates, an exercise in parliamentary procedure and a mock trial. 3 credits Supervised clinical practice of physical therapy skills learned in first four terms.
Cases incorporate an array of ethical, social, psychological, communication and economic issues.
Includes study of complex pathologic conditions. 4 credits Laboratory experiences in evaluation and intervention strategies for selected impairments in movement. Discussion, small-group projects and presentations of projects are used to promote learning. Independent individual projects completed during the term are presented in written and oral form during the final two weeks of the term. 10 credits Supervised clinical practice of physical therapy skills learned during the preceding terms.