PHTH 700 - Foundations of Physical Therapist Practice I (3)

Prerequisites: Admission to the ADU DPT Program.
This course explores the profession of physical therapy, the professionals who practice physical therapy, and the numerous factors that shape and influence the profession, including governmental, legal, organizational, and financial. Students will be introduced to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice (3.0), evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning theories and models, and the patient/client management model. Students start to explore common and emerging practice settings in which physical therapists practice. They also start to explore multiple and contemporary roles expected of physical therapists, including: clinician, educator, researcher, administrator/manager, leader and consultant. Patient care skills frequently used in clinical settings are introduced and practiced in the lab including patient preparation, aseptic technique, wheelchair set-up and mobility, turning and positioning, basic transfer and gait training techniques.

Course Didactic Hours: 2
Course Lab Hours at 3:1 ratio: 1