Ordering and Carrying Out Therapy

This duty entails the following:

  • Using the knowledge gained from course material, information from the patient examination performed, and the diagnosis made, determine if therapy will be an effective treatment option for the patient
  • Performing the therapy on the patient in some specific instances
  • Dealing gently with and communicating sensitively with patients during therapeutic treatment
  • Conducting one’s self in a polite and professional manner at all times with patients

Additional Resources

Physical Therapy Basics Lecture Series