PT 502 - Understanding Evidence-Based Practice

(2 credits)

An overview of evidence-based practice and its application to examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention in physical and occupational therapy. The course will also include a review of frameworks for clinical decision making, qualitative and quantitative research designs, and methods of assessing professional literature related to approaches used by healthcare professionals.

Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to a Physical Therapy program or have permission of department.