PHTH 220 - Therapeutic Procedures II

(TP/SS only)

Study of advanced technical skills in therapeutic practice. Orthotics and prosthetics, as well as modifying intervention principles for unique populations such as women’s health, work injury, elite sports, emerging clinical evidence, and nontraditional therapies will be examined. PREREQUISITE(S): PHTH 204, PHTH 205, PHTH 206, and PHTH 223. COREQUISITE(S): PHTH 215, PHTH 216, and PHTH 224. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory each week.

2 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Integrate knowledge of pathology and kinesiology to analyze the function and purpose of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Formulate specific interventions for patients with orthotic and prosthetic devices given the plan of care and treatment goals.
Construct specific interventions within written plans of care and treatment goals for unique populations of patients, such as women’s health, injured workers, or elite athletes.

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