Course: PT 789BL. Community Health Service II (1)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate status in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This course is the second in a series of two consecutive courses focusing on clinical practice in community settings. This is a culminating integrative course focusing on student demonstration of departmental learning outcomes. The course integrates examination/evaluation skills and therapeutic intervention strategies treating clients in clinical settings including underserved communities. Emphasis on critical thinking, collaborative learning in clinical decision-making, evidence-based practice, and professional/ethical behavior. Lab: 3 hours per week.