PT 275 - Clinical Procedures IV - Other Systems Interventions

Credit Hour(s): 1
Contact Hours: (0, 2)

This course continues to build the students’ repertoire of clinical skills and techniques and continues to prepare the physical therapist assistant student for implementing the physical therapist’s plan of care. This course introduces the student to women’s health issues, men’s health issues and other systems (endocrine, metabolic, gastrointestinal, urinary and renal, hepatic and biliary) disease pathology including the clinical implications for physical therapist assistants. The student also discusses pharmacology and the implications for patient care. The student is prepared to take a Comprehensive Program Final Examination. Current professional topics are discussed as appropriate. Corequisite(s): PT 260