Psychosocial & Ethical Aspects ofPhysical Therapy (PHT 5 405)

Term: 2014-2015 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Sandra B DavisShow MyInfo popup for Sandra B Davis
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    Schedule

    Tue, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (1/8/2015 - 4/17/2015) Location: MAIN MAIN1 103

    Description

    Students in this course explore how psychosocial and ethical issues are related to and impact the practice of physical therapy (PT). This course facilitates the students' use of tools to analyze and respond to ethical dilemmas, and teaches students how to integrate psychological treatments into the practice of PT to enhance patients' outcomes. Specific issues, including chemical dependency, domestic violence, chronic conditions and grief, and pain are also addressed and applied to the practice of PT. Prerequisites: Research I; or permission of the professor.

    Psychosocial & Ethical Aspects ofPhysical Therapy (PHT 5 405)

    Term: 2014-2015 Academic Year Spring

    Faculty

    Sandra B DavisShow MyInfo popup for Sandra B Davis
    Email address is hidden, click here to email
    Office hours:
  • By appointment only please contact sdavis@usa.edu
  •  

    Schedule

    Tue, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (1/8/2015 - 4/17/2015) Location: MAIN MAIN1 103

    Description

    Students in this course explore how psychosocial and ethical issues are related to and impact the practice of physical therapy (PT). This course facilitates the students' use of tools to analyze and respond to ethical dilemmas, and teaches students how to integrate psychological treatments into the practice of PT to enhance patients' outcomes. Specific issues, including chemical dependency, domestic violence, chronic conditions and grief, and pain are also addressed and applied to the practice of PT. Prerequisites: Research I; or permission of the professor.