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PTA220 Current Topics in Physical Therapy

A closer study of topics of special interest and contemporary physical therapy practice. Topics discussed include (but are not limited to) evidence based practice, geriatrics, pharmacology, wound care, chronic pain management, aquatic therapy, patient centered interprofessional collaboration, business concepts, women's health, ergonomics, and cancer rehabilitation. (3 hours of lecture per week)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PTA111

Offered

Fall only

Electives

  • OPEN - Open Elective