The first of a three-course series designed to help students integrate academic material presented during the concomitant term in which the seminar is scheduled. Each off-campus activity will be followed by a seminar discussion class and a reflective assignment to ensure integration of concepts. The second in the three-course series described for HSC 580. The third in the three-course series described for HSC 580. The second and final formal clinical education course divided into two eight-week placements during which students will complete two of the three required designated rotation types.
Students are prepared to perform all areas of entry-level physical therapy practice.
Introduces the physical therapy student to the management, organization, and practice functions of the American health care delivery system as it relates to the practice of physical therapy. The role of the physical therapist in health care will be examined in relationship to socioeconomic, political, ethical, and cultural factors. Introduces the physical therapy student to the process of scientific inquiry emphasizing analysis of research design. Also relates the use of probability and statistics to measures assessing quality assurance. Students will use scientific inquiry to develop an original or replicated research project that integrates the individual's didactic and clinical course work.