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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PT 6390 - Acute and Critical Care Physical Therapy Lab

(1.5)

This course addresses foundational knowledge and clinical skills for needed for patient interactions, including chart reviews, functional mobility, gait training, prescription of mobility devices, and patient/family education. Students will use clinical decision making to evaluate the medical stability and exercise tolerance of patients recovering from critical illness. Students will learn interventions related to the needs of patients on advanced medical support devices and/or experiencing common iatrogenic effects of hospitalization.

Corequisite: PT 6391 .