PT 463A Therapeutic Interactions I
This is the first in a series of three courses
designed to facilitate the development of communication skills and
interpersonal interactions used in one’s role as a professional and a physical
therapist. This course is oriented
toward learning about one’s self. Opportunities are provided for developing
self-reflective skills, awareness of one’s presentation, and one’s
communication strengths. Areas for improvement are explored in the context of
developing effective patient and peer relationships as a practicing physical
therapist. Interpersonal relationships and inter-professional relationships
serve as the framework for exploring the dynamics of human communication. The art and science of physical therapy are
practiced within the context of the environment created through communication.
According to the American Physical Therapy
Association’s Commission on Accreditation for PT education, students who
graduate from an accredited program should be able to display outcome behaviors
that demonstrate the “attainment of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes” of
an entry level PT.
Distribution
PTH