Strategies for patient care management, group process skills, and concepts of critical thinking. Discussion of universal precautions, blood borne pathogens, and first aid. One week clinical affiliation. Introduction to the psychosocial aspects of patient care. Emphasis on the patient's response to illness.
Students develop interpersonal skills and strategies for therapeutic intervention.
I 2 credits Introduction to physical therapy. Discussion of issues of importance to physical therapists, including delegation of authority and clinical decision making. Introduction to principles of teaching and learning. Exercise Science 2 credits Introduction to principles of exercise science. Emphasis on assessment and interpretation of client's response to exercise.