PT 431 Health Systems I: Introduction to Physical Therapy

Students will be introduced to Rehabilitation and Disablement models, the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and written documentation emphasizing functional outcomes. An introduction will be made to the profession of physical therapy including different practice settings, a brief history of physical therapy and healthcare, and The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Roles of the physical therapist (PT), physical therapist assistant (PTA) and other physical therapy support personnel will be discussed. Current issues facing the profession in the context of other practitioners and the changing health care environment will be addressed. Roles of other professionals, the APTA Code of Ethics and the future of physical therapy will be covered.

Credits

2

Distribution

PTH