DPTH 726 Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice

This course presents an introduction to the physical therapy management of children from birth to 21 years of age to effectively provide physical therapy care to pediatric patients across the continuum of care, while considering the biopsychosocial, environmental, and economic factors that may impact the effectiveness of care delivery. Learners will apply the components of physical therapy screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, outcomes assessment and evaluation to selected case studies representing the broad variation in medical complexity associated with treatment of pediatric patients. The learners will explore the effect of public policy and varied healthcare models on access to care and functional outcomes for pediatric patients. This course emphasizes evidence-based interventions that encourage application of prevention, wellness, and health promotion education, regardless of level of ability.