DPT620
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DPT620 - Community and rural studies
Course ID
043123
Course Description
In the rural and community setting the Physical Therapist will engage the patient in different locations including their home, day centers, schools, and local clinics. In this module the student will focus on the issues found in rural and community settings, specifically the social determinants of health and cultural influences and how they affect an individual's wellbeing across the lifespan. Screening experiences, community events and health informatics will assist the learning process. Students will continue to progress their core science skills, developing their knowledge of typical conditions across the lifespan with emphasis on pediatrics and the older adult while further developing their personal skills.
Min Units
6
Max Units
6
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
SPF - Alternative Grading S, P, F
Career
Graduate
Enrollment Requirements
019345
Component
Independent Study
Optional Component
No