Subject: Physical Therapy
Course Number: 219A
Course Title: Pain Science for the Physical Therapist I
Units: 1
School: Graduate Division
Department: Physical Therapy Program

Course Description: This is a required course for DPT students. Through didactic lectures, in-class discussions, and assigned reading, the students will apply their knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic treatments while expanding their clinical reasoning skills to enable them to educate and discuss the science of nociception, persistent pain, and current scientific opinion on pain management.
Prerequisites: Admitted to the professional program in physical therapy and have successfully completed coursework in physiology and anatomy
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the DPT program.
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Lab-Skills, Student - Lecture

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

Quarter(s) Offered: Spring
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