PTHA 1405 - Basic Patient Care Skills

Credits: 4

Introduction to the theory and application of basic patient handling, functional skills, assessment techniques, and measurement techniques. The student will distinguish and examine the theory, principles, and techniques of patient handling and functional skills; perform basic patient handling, functional skills, assessment techniques, and measurement techniques; and utilize relevant communication techniques.

Lecture: 3
Lab: 6
Prerequisite(s): Admission to program; must be placed into college-level reading, college-level writing and MATH 0314 in math