A Course of Its Own: A Stand-Alone Pediatric Course Designed to Meet the Essential Core Competencies and Program Goals

Background and Purpose.Professional physical therapist (PT) education programs must prepare graduates to effectively provide physical therapy for patients throughout the lifespan. A number of models, standards, and competencies are available to guide the development of the pediatric curricular conte

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