PT 2590 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

• Compare entry-level education with advanced professional education on the basis of the accreditation process, length of study, admission criteria, availability, and access.
• Compare physical therapy publications on the following bases: weekly/monthly/bi-weekly, APTA/non-APTA, and content.
• Compare the areas of specialization presented in class on the basis of setting, therapists¿ responsibilities, types of evaluations performed and treatment rendered interactions with co-workers and others, length of stay, patient conditions and age.
• Define terminology used in the physical therapy presentations.
• Describe the physical therapy profession including the definition of physical therapy, purpose, career positions, licensure and practice laws and professional responsibilities.
• Describe the responsibilities of the physical therapist in addition to direct patient care such as documentation, management, supervision, education, community service, ethical and legal.
• Identify career opportunities in each of the physical therapy specialty areas and identify career opportunities in related healthcare fields.
• Identify factors to consider when applying to a physical therapy educational program.
• Identify selected events in the history of the physical therapy profession and describe their significance.
• Relate areas of specialization to his/her interests in physical therapy.