PHTH 704: Foundations of Physical Therapist Practice II

This course is a continuation of PHTH 700    and provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform general patient examination skills frequently used by physical therapists including but not limited to: the patient interview, measurement of range of motion (ROM), measurement of muscle length, and manual muscle testing (MMT). Students examine key emerging issues, challenges and opportunities that continue to shift and shape physical therapist practice including: health system consolidation, health care reform, direct access, self-referral, and health care in the United States.  Students also are introduced the role of the physical therapist as manager in directing and supervising the Physical Therapist Assistant, elements of effective teamwork in clinical practice, the concept of autonomy and patient autonomy in clinical practice, and social responsibility including patient advocacy, advocacy in terms of legislative activities, and pro bono services.