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Physical Therapy
Description: The contemporary practice courses will empower learners to become change agents in the expansive realms of influence comprising physical therapist practice. The course series starts with an introduction to the physical therapy profession, emphasizing application of the concepts of professional identity formation, professionalism, and person-centered care. Learners study the theoretical constructs of determinants of health, health disparities, and health inequities to prepare them to create positive changes in underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized populations. The series culminates with an analysis of ethical situations, legal issues, organizational structure, and cultural dynamics related to value-based care. The course series prepares learners, individually and collectively as part of a clinical team, to improve clinical performance while maintaining optimal patient/client outcomes. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit.
Units: 1-12
Sections offered: Spring 2025
Prerequisite: Admission to DPT-Entry Level Hybrid/Blended program (Student Group PTHY)
Physical Therapy
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
PT 712 - Topics In Contemporary Pt Practice
Description: The contemporary practice courses will empower learners to become change agents in the expansive realms of influence comprising physical therapist practice. The course series starts with an introduction to the physical therapy profession, emphasizing application of the concepts of professional identity formation, professionalism, and person-centered care. Learners study the theoretical constructs of determinants of health, health disparities, and health inequities to prepare them to create positive changes in underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized populations. The series culminates with an analysis of ethical situations, legal issues, organizational structure, and cultural dynamics related to value-based care. The course series prepares learners, individually and collectively as part of a clinical team, to improve clinical performance while maintaining optimal patient/client outcomes. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit.
Units: 1-12
Sections offered: Spring 2025
Prerequisite: Admission to DPT-Entry Level Hybrid/Blended program (Student Group PTHY)