PT 240 - Patient Care for Special Populations

Through integrated lecture and laboratory experiences, students will be instructed on physical therapy techniques used in the assessment and intervention for special patient populations, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, geriatrics, amputees, bariatrics, lymphedema, women’s health, and incontinence. Students will discuss pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and the corresponding disability related to the patient populations. The role of physical therapist assistants within special populations will also be discussed. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 30/30/0/60 Prerequisites: PT 220 Orthopedic Patient Care and PT 251 Neurological Patient Care. Corequisites: PT 210 Clinical Practicum Preparation and PT 260 Professional Issues.