DPTE 721 - ICE I with Service Learning

(2 hours) Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous Summer term, Year I, CSU PT classes. This course will prepare students to begin their clinical coursework and facilitate understanding of the physical therapy profession and its integration into the current health care system. Students will learn about various settings and patient populations a physical therapist might treat, documentation and communication standards for the physical therapy professional, and how the principles of service integrate into physical therapy practice and leadership through the lens of the APTA Core Values and ethical standards. Finally, students will complete the first in a series of Integrated Clinical Experiences with a live patient to put previously learned examination skills and concepts into practice. Note: This course cannot be challenged.