Academics>>Dominican College Catalog 2012-2013>>Graduate Programs>>Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program>>Physical Therapy Course Descriptions>>PT 540 Overview of the Physical Therapy Profession (2)
PT 540 Overview of the Physical Therapy Profession (2)
Physical therapy and the professional role of the physical therapist are outlined in a variety of settings. Topics that are addressed include the history of the profession (including an overview of the role of clinical education), the clinical decision making process along with models of disablement, evidence based practice, critical inquiry, the importance of documentation in clinical practice, ethics and legal practice standards. The use of cases develops the clinical application of information to physical therapy practice.
