Academics>>Dominican College Catalog 2012-2013>>Graduate Programs>>Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program>>Physical Therapy Course Descriptions>>PT 541 Basic Principles of Physical Therapy (4)
PT 541 Basic Principles of Physical Therapy (4)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to basic physical therapy skills. Among the topics covered are the following: patient draping, goniometry, manual muscle testing, vitals assessment, transfers, bed mobility & position and gait training with assistive devices. The clinical decision-making process is reviewed using a case-based format.
