PT 531 - General Medicine Practice Management

Prerequisites, enrolled in the Doctor of physical therapy program, PT 510, PT 510L, PT 525, PT 525L or consent of instructor. Corequisites, PT 527, PT 535A, PT 535B. This integrated lecture and lab course covers the physical therapy management of patients with general medical conditions in a variety of practice settings with particular emphasis in the acute care setting. Basic patient handling and functional training skills are emphasized while students incorporate patient examination findings into their treatment intervention choices. Medical documentation using a S,O,A,P format is introduced. Also, a major unit on wound management is taught. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 4 credits