Functional Skills II: Rehabilitation Procedures

1 credits

Students choose gait patterns, assess and select assistive devices for transfers and ambulation, and instruct in proper mobility using assistive devices. Covers management of the physical setting and creating a safe clinical care environment, including effective guarding techniques. Includes proper body mechanics and use of assistive aids for all functional procedures. Prerequisite: enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program or Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics program. Offered: Sp.