PT 850 - Management of Pediatric Trauma and Developmental Dysfunction

2 Cr. Hrs.

This course presents fundamental concepts for the physical therapy management of children with musculoskeletal, neurological, and/or cardiopulmonary impairments. A framework of normal development and aging from birth to young adult is presented in PT 835 (Motor Development and Control Across the Lifespan) and serves as a course foundation. Students apply the elements of patient/client management in physical therapy practice, including screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, and outcomes related to the pediatric patient. Case studies will be used to integrate information and enhance clinical reasoning. Topics include, but are not limited to: developmental delay and disability, acquired pediatric conditions, family-centered care, legislation related to provision of pediatric physical therapy services, orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive technologies. Relevant medical, surgical, pharmacological, and imaging procedures will be presented in relation to physical therapy management. Prerequisite(s): PT 825, PT 830, PT 835, PT 840