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University Connected Learning
Description
An on-line introductory course exploring the foundations of the profession of Physical Therapy, including: a) roles and responsibilities of physical therapists; b) patient/client management; c) The American Physical Therapy Association; d) legal and ethical PT practice perspectives; e) current PT practice issues; f) basic principles of current practice standards for common musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, pediatric, and geriatric conditions. This course is appropriate for pre-physical therapy students and those wishing to learn more about the profession in general.