Introductory PT Skills
University of South Alabama
CoursePT 621
An introduction to the principles and techniques of patient care utilized in physical therapy practice. These basic therapeutic skills include, but are not limited to, positioning, draping, patient transfers, assistive gait devices, wheelchair use, and basic examination. Techniques including assessment of joint range of motion, and muscle strength and length testing are presented. Includes laboratory study.
- Credits
3 credits
- Course Code
PT 621
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