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Apr 18, 2024
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PT 703 Pediatric Physical TherapyThis course is designed to provide learning opportunities in the area of early growth and development and pediatric physical therapy. It covers primarily development and neurologic problems of childhood that are addressed by physical therapy. Orthopedic and cardiopulmonary issues not covered in the orthopedic and cardiopulmonary courses will also be addressed. Pharmacological and surgical interventions commonly seen with the pediatric patient will be covered either in the cases, readings or lecture component of this class. Students develop a working knowledge of diagnostic categories, PT problems, evaluation tools and intervention strategies and techniques that are common to pediatric practice. Lecture/discussion, video analysis, labs and patient demonstrations will serve as the primary in-class approaches to learning. Students evaluate and treat a child for six weeks in the treatment labs and are responsible for initial evaluation, problem identification, establishment of defensible goals and treatment programs. Credit(s): 4
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