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California State University-Sacramento Course Info
Sacramento, California
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PT 636
Geriatrics/Gerontology for Physical Therapists
This course explores normal and pathological aging and the implications of both on Physical therapist practice. It will explore the ramifications of aging components of patient management interventions including major practice patterns: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentry. It will also explore how aging may impact patient teaching.
Units: 2.0
Corequisites:
PT 638 - Health, Wellness and Ergonomics in Physical Therapy
and
PT 634 - Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapy
and
PT 632 - Pharmacology for Physical Therapists
Prerequisites:
PT 630 - Pathophysiology
and
PT 622 - Evidence Informed Practice II
and
PT 620 - Physical Therapy Interventions I
and
PT 618 - Foundations for Patient Management
and
PT 614 - Neuroscience for Physical Therapy
and
PT 608 - PT/Patient/Professional Interactions
and
PT 606 - Therapeutic Measurements and Techniques
and
PT 604 - Principles of Human Movement
and
PT 602 - Evidence Informed Practice I
and
PT 600 - Pathokinesiology
and
BIO 633 - Human Gross Anatomy for Physical Therapists