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PHTH 450 Introduction to PT Clinical Practice (3 credits)

Offered by: Phys and Occ Therapy (School of Physical & Occupational Therapy)

Overview

Physical Therapy : In this course, students will be introduced to clinical skills applicable to various physiotherapy domains of practice. Through clinical skills laboratories, self-directed learning, and interactive learning sessions, students will be developing observation skills, as well as analyzing normal and common deviant movements. They will also be introduced to the development of hypotheses to explain movement impairment. Throughout the course, emphasis will be put on palpation and patient handling skills.

Terms: Winter 2025

Instructors: Garnett, Crystal; Xenopoulos, Frangiska; Ianni, Sabrina (Winter)

  • Prerequisite(s): PHTH 245 and POTH 250

  • Restriction(s): Open only to PT students - School of Physical & Occupational Therapy

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