This is a course of theory and laboratory practice, where basic procedures of intervention in physical
therapy or physiotherapy that are utilized in the clinical setting are taught in order to promote and restore the
health and the well-being of the patient/client. Infection control measurement techniques and procedures of
wound healing, ulcers managements are taught along with bandaging application to the extremities and
head and the application of external compression devices. The study of medical terminology and the
development of skills to measure and document the patient/client vital signs are included. In addition, the
development of skills to prepare the treatment area, positioning and mobilization in bed of the patient/clients
applying basic principles of correct body mechanics, security and guarding measurements. Basic first aid
principles are taught including obtaining the certification for the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
techniques. The skills included in this course are obtained through lectures, demonstrations, laboratory
practice and field trips
- Profesor: Moises Cartagena-Aponte