PHT 2301C Disabilities and Therapeutic Procedures — 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHT 2220C, PHT 1212C and PHT 2252C. Corequisites: PHT 2801L, PHT 2253C and PHT 2931. This course is devoted to the study of disorders which are not directly related to orthopedics or neurology. The disabilities associated with each disorder are examined. emphasis is on the etiology, pathology, clinical picture and physical therapy treatment of the diseases and conditions studied. disorders covered include pulmonary, cardiovascular, burn, chronic illness, geriatric, medical, surgical, obstetric/gynecological and mental. A laboratory component provides students an opportunity to apply and practice concepts presented in the lecture segment of this course. Various modalities, techniques and protocols used in the treatment of diseases and disorders presented are covered. Three contact hours: two lecture hours, one laboratory hour.

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