Physical Therapy in Geriatrics
Overview
Subject area
PT
Catalog Number
83500
Course Title
Physical Therapy in Geriatrics
Department(s)
Description
This course is designed to foster the students’ knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to provide physical therapy to the older adult. Students will examine the aging process across physiological systems for individuals with and without other co-existing conditions. The patient management model (examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment planning, intervention, and outcomes) will be discussed as it applies to this population.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Doctoral
Liberal Arts
No
Course Attributes
DOC - DOC (Doctoral)
Credits
Minimum Units
1
Maximum Units
1
Academic Progress Units
1
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
1
Requisites
033231