PTH 515 - Essential Skills I

This course provides an introduction to safety precautions and infection control as well as preparing the student for all skills needed in patient care activities including positioning, transfers, mechanical lifts, wheelchair fitting and mobility, ambulation with assistive devices, and patient education. This course also covers assessment of architectural barriers and an introduction to orthotic devices.

2 Semester Credit(s)

Crosslisted with: N/A
Laboratory/Experience Hours N/A
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Corequisite(s): N/A
Repeatable for Credit No
Core Course No
Grade Type LT