Foundational Clinical Skills   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog
   

PT 8152 - Foundational Clinical Skills


Focuses on foundational examination skills, tests, measures and interventions used in a variety of settings. This course incorporates 6 contact hours of laboratory experiences weekly. This course covers information including but not limited to documentation, goniometry, range of motion exercises, manual muscle testing, sensory testing, measuring vital signs, tests for balance, patient positioning and draping, gait assessment and gait training, bed mobility, transfers, wheelchair mobility, therapeutic massage, emergency procedures, first aid, infection control.

Credit Hours: 5

Term Offered: Fall