PTA 475 - Capstone
This capstone course will explore treatment of patients with complex medical conditions seen in physical therapy and the system interdependence of individuals with multiple comorbidities. Nutritional, pharmacological and psychological considerations will be addressed. Additionally, the course will cover the medical and social transition of patients among healthcare settings, end of life care, and therapy considerations for patients with medical conditions across the lifespan. Students will systematically develop a scholarly capstone project throughout the course integrating concepts from current and previous BS PTA coursework.
Semester hours: 3.0
Prerequisites:
- PTA 370 - Acute to Chronic Care in Physical Therapy