Foundations of Patient Care

Overview

Subject area

PT

Catalog Number

70300

Course Title

Foundations of Patient Care

Department(s)

Description

Fundamental physical therapy handling skills are the focus of this course including functional training, monitoring vital signs, palpation, and massage. This course also serves as an introduction to the physical therapy profession and includes the history and scope of physical therapy practice. Documentation of physical therapy services is introduced. The course will be a combination of lecture, demonstration and lab practice.

Typically Offered

All Terms

Academic Career

Doctoral

Liberal Arts

No

Course Attributes

DOC - DOC (Doctoral)

Credits

Minimum Units

2

Maximum Units

2

Academic Progress Units

2

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

017416

Course Schedule