2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PT 126 - Physical Agent Procedures and Practices


Credits: 2
Description
Students develop competence in the correct application of therapeutic heat and cold, electrotherapy, intermittent compression, massage, short wave diathermy, traction and ultrasound.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate safe and appropriate preparation of the patient for treatment.
  2. Demonstrate safe, appropriate and effective application techniques of specific physical agents.
  3. Instruct patients/caregivers in safe, appropriate and effective application techniques of specific physical agents for home use.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate wound care techniques using mock wounds.
  5. Appropriately document treatment and patient response.

Prerequisite: PT 105  and PT 110  and PT 111  and PT 117  and PT 118  



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