Subject: Physical Therapy
Course Number: 201
Course Title: Physical Therapy Assessment: Principles and Practice
Units: 3
School: Graduate Division
Department: Physical Therapy Program

Course Description: This course includes the principles of measurement, instrumentation, administration and interpretation of standardized and clinical evaluation techniques used in clinical physical therapy. Techniques include goniometric measurement of joint angles and manual muscle testing for strength. Course content includes principles of documentation, bed mobility, transfers, basic gait training, legal regulations and ethical practice. Course content is presented through lecture and laboratory activities.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in DPT program
Restrictions: Open only to students enrolled in the DPT program or by consent or program director.
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Lab-Skills, Direct - Discussion, Direct - Clinical Experience/Patient Contact, Student - Lecture

Instructor of Record: S. Temple
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Summer
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade
Graduate Division course: Yes
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No