PT 8715 - PT Management: Pediatric Physical Therapy

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entry into PT program and successful completion of all prior DPT courses.
Corequisites: PT 8720.
Description
This course provides an overview of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, management, and intervention of children with neuromuscular disorders utilizing clinical case examples. Common clinical diagnoses are discussed, including examination and intervention strategies, given various practice settings. Clinical decision-making is described in terms of a family-centered, culturally-competent, team approach.