PT 8933 - Special Topics III: Advanced Practice in Pediatric Physical Therapy

2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Entry into the PT program and successful completion of all prior DPT courses.
Description
This elective course will emphasize advanced concepts in pediatric physical therapy, including specialized topics related to working with children with disabilities. This course is intended for students who are planning to specialize in pediatric physical therapy and will enable students to advance their skills in clinical-decision making and evidence-based practice. This course provides an advanced overview of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, management, and intervention of children with neuromuscular disorders utilizing clinical case examples.