HEALTHCARE SCIENCE PATHWAY
Rehabilitation in Physical Medicine
Course Description:
Rehabilitation in Physical Medicine is a course for the Therapeutic
Medicine-Physical Medicine Career Pathways. It is appropriate for
students wishing to pursue a career in the Sports
Medicine/Rehabilitative Services Industry. The course will enable
students to enhance knowledge of Therapeutic Services skills and
attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry through both classroom
instruction and hands on laboratory experience. The course introduces
basic principles and applications of concepts of gait training,
therapeutic exercise, pharmacology and modality and treatment
techniques in physical medicine. Mastery of these standards through
project based learning, technical skills practice, and leadership
development activities of the career and technical student organization Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) will provide students
with a competitive edge for either entry into the healthcare global
marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to
continue their education and training. This course is considered broadbased with high impact and is a prerequisite for Practicum courses.
Pre-Requisite: Sports Medicine
Grade Levels: 10-12
Terms Offered: Fall & Spring
Unit of Credit: 1.0