I cannot express how much I value and am thankful for that experience. Kristen Vecchia '99, Physical Therapist, Children's Hospital, Boston MA Courses Course descriptions appear at the bottom of this page. You may click on the course number in the table below to view the full course description. Year 1 PT 430 Fundamental Concepts and Skills in Physical Therapy Practice Students learn and apply concepts and skills that are basic to the practice of physical therapy. The core foundations of clinical practice include sensitivity to ethical issues in health care as well as patients and clients culture, psychological reactions to disease and disability, learning abilities, and motivations to adhere to healthy behaviors.
Students also learn methods of helping patients and clients to modify and improve health behaviors.
Students learn how patients and clients move within their environments, and practice teaching and assisting them with the applicable skills. The semester includes lecture, laboratory, and discussion. There is an emphasis on developing professional behaviors and communication skills. Course activities draw upon examples from PT 431. The semester includes tutorials, lecture, laboratory, and integrated clinical experiences.