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