DPTH 606 Evidence Informed Physical Therapy Practice I

This course introduces evidence-informed practice in physical therapy. The focus of the course is the exploration of scientific research as a basis for clinical practices, including critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative studies. The course explores medical ethics, the role of institutional review boards, and the NIH guidelines for the protection of human subjects. Learners gain insight into the intersection of evidence-informed clinical application with professionalism, and the ethical and legal parameters of healthcare.