PTAP 2315 — /L APPLIED PHYSICAL THERAPY I/LAB
Applied Physical Therapy I involves the study of physical therapy data collection procedures relating to patient status (temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, pain), and selected therapeutic interventions such as asepsis, universal precautions, sterile technique, body mechanics, transfers, positioning, gait training with assistive devices, and range of motion exercises, stretching exercises, peripheral joint mobilization, resistive exercises for the upper extremity, and data collection related to assessment of motion and strength for the upper extremity. Students must demonstrate competency in the use of selected therapeutic assessment and interventions. Emphasis shall be placed on effective oral and written communication, the roles of the other members of the Return to Table of Contents Page | 237 health care team, and the performance of treatment interventions as developed by the PT. Lecture hours: 45 hours. Lab hours: 60 hours.