DPT 7532 Management of the Pediatric Patient
This course provides an entry-level approach to providing physical therapy services to pediatric patients/clients in a variety of settings. The patient/client management model is applied to multiple pediatric diagnoses and conditions. Abnormal development, therapeutic play, family-centered care, advocacy, and assistive technologies are covered as essential components of pediatric physical therapy. Ethical, legal, and legislative issues affecting this population are addressed.