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DPTH.6480 Service Learning in Physical Therapy (formerly 34.648)

Id: 030345 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

This three-credit course is designed to serve as a service-learning experience in the final year for doctoral physical therapy students. The course is designed to provide relevant and meaningful service opportunities for culturally competent physical therapy services with a focus on prevention, health promotion, fitness, and wellness to individuals, groups, and communities. The service learning experience will prepare students for active civic participation in a diverse society. Through the use of readings, discussion, reflection and presentations students will gain an understanding what it means to build the capacity of a community and develop the competency skills of an entry level physical therapy practitioner.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: Physical Therapy Graduate Students only.

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