PT 701 - Introduction to PT

2 cr.

This course will include an overview of the history, current practice, and future directions for the profession of physical therapy. Practice sites and settings are presented and observed with consideration of traditional and emerging roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist. Students are introduced to the following topics that will continue as threads throughout the curriculum: disablement models, professional behaviors, documentation system, and process for critical evaluation of the professional literature (evidence-based practice). In order to gain a better understanding of other health care members, students will conduct interviews with a variety of healthcare professionals and present the information to class.