Management of the Aging Adult

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Course Information

Subject code

DPT

Subject Code Description

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Course Number

8640

Catalog Title

Management of the Aging Adult

Course Description

Introduces the physiologic changes of aging and sociologic and economic consequences of an aging population. Reviews natural aging processes and how complicating factors such as vascular compromise, fall risk, and comorbidities negatively impact the aging adult. Course activities focus patient management skills on the aging adult patient.

Credit Hours Min

3

Restricted to the following degree(s)

DPT - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Restricted to the following student level(s)

D - Doctorate

Repeat Status

N - Course May Not Be Repeated