PHT 6461E - Musculoskeletal Clinical Integration

Hours: 2

This course is an integration of the knowledge and skills appropriate to orthopaedic/manual physical therapy practice. By applying theory and practice, students have the opportunity to perform and observe examination, evaluation, and intervention of various orthopaedic conditions in a clinical setting. Students will participate in discussions with faculty supervisors and fellow students regarding findings, impressions, and management of orthopaedic cases seen in the student clinic; document their experiences in chart and journal format; and demonstrate appropriate clinical behavior/performance as outlined in the Generic Abilities Criteria. Students will also demonstrate appropriate mastery of psychomotor learning/skills based on completion of the Basic Competency Checklist. Under advisement of a faculty member, the student will identify unique and significant problems in clinical treatment, develop one written patient case report, and present a case orally to peers. Students may be able to observe various procedures, surgeries, and consultations performed by physicians in the community.