PTH 140 - Basic Clinical Skills

Units: 3
When Offered: Spring
This course introduces fundamental physical therapy skills. Patient data collection and recording will be developed. The student begins to describe, recognize, and apply the functional status, progression, and safety of patients in mobility activities. Developing skill competency with goniometry, palpation, positioning, draping, bed mobility, transfers, gait training, wheelchair management and mobility, vital signs, anthropometric measures, and aseptic techniques are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PTH 100 and 110