DPT 807 - Advanced Clinical Decision Making in Pediatric Physical Therapy Elective

This course will build upon the foundational pediatric concepts and diagnoses discussed in DPT632. Students will be provided an opportunity to investigate and gain more in-depth knowledge of some of the more common pediatric diagnoses and expand on more complex diagnosis through lecture, lab/clinic, group discussion and self-directed learning. It will enhance the student’s ability to access community resources and challenge their creativity while refining manual skills when working with the pediatric population. Students will have an opportunity to utilize evidence-based practice and expand clinical reasoning skills in order to conduct a pediatric evaluation, implement a plan of care and support with the appropriate documentation in order to treat live patients in a pro bono pediatric clinic. 1 hour of lecture weekly.

Corequisites DPT 807L

Credits: 2

Program Doctoral