PHTH 430 - Health Care Systems 1

(3 credits)

This course will introduce the history of the physical therapy profession, the evolution of physical therapy education and practice, and the history of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Lecture, and class discussion will be used to address the APTA structure and components. The course will explore and define the expanded role of the physical therapy professional, including that of the clinical specialist. It will also introduce the roles and responsibilities of other health care providers in the interdisciplinary health care team. The course will also introduce the student to the medical record and to document skills needed for clinical practice. Workshops and assignments will assist the student in developing proficiency in documentation, emphasizing a clinical decision-making model that utilizes The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and APTA documentation standards. Fall.