PTY 503: Physical Therapy Interventions with lab

In this course, students will learn and demonstrate the use of physical agents and interventions utilized in physical therapy practice across a variety of settings. The primary course content in both lecture and lab covers the underlying theory and use of physical agents, and interventions including bed mobility, gait training, transfers, wheelchair mobility, and massage. The integration of problem-solving skills and clinical decision making related to selection of appropriate physical agents and interventions as seen in current practice is discussed as well. Physical therapy practice in the acute care setting is introduced. Students must be enrolled in PTY 503 Lab while taking this course.