Four hours per week at the clinical site. Presents clinically relevant aspects of normal neuroanatomy and basic neurophysiology as a background for understanding disorders of the human nervous system. Assists students in comprehending and effectively applying important clinical concepts related to abnormal neurological conditions in order to substantiate therapeutic rationale for physical therapy treatment techniques taught in the PTA curriculum. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours. This course emphasizes the refinement of interpersonal communication skills with patients from diverse backgrounds, current and developing issues affecting clinical practice and pre-employment issues.
Students also participate in critical analysis of their clinical experiences.
One class hour per week. Two lecture hours and four laboratory hours. Areas emphasized are students relating their academic coursework with rationale for clinical treatments, interpersonal communication skills, and responsibility for their own professional growth. Students will not be assigned to a clinical site with which they are already familiar. Students will not be assigned to a clinical site with which they are already familiar.