Foundations of Physical Therapy: An Introductory Course
Academic Noncredit

An on-line introductory course exploring the foundations of the profession of Physical Therapy, including: a) roles and responsibilities of physical therapists; b) patient/client management; c) The American Physical Therapy Association; d) legal and ethical PT practice perspectives; e) current PT practice issues; f) basic principles of current practice standards for common musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, pediatric, and geriatric conditions. This course is appropriate for pre-physical therapy students and those wishing to learn more about the profession in general.

This noncredit class meets with a regular University of Utah credit course.

Online book and material fees may be added up until the first week of class. Students may opt out during the first two weeks of class. For more information, visit the Campus Store Inclusive Access Program's webpage. If you opt out, you will be responsible for obtaining the course materials yourself for the course.