Students will gain knowledge of typical and atypical development, and skill in assessment of children and youth with selected developmental, neurological and orthopaedic conditions. Changes in musculoskeletal status, movement coordination, exercise capacity, posture and gait control, and motor learning will be included. Principles of family-centered and interprofessional care will be applied. Students will gain an understanding of the leadership and advocacy roles of physiotherapists within the contexts of paediatric care including end-of-life issues. Lab and Interprofessional components. Pre-requisite: successful completion of all Year 1 courses in the MScPT Program, or approval from the PT Program.
Students will gain knowledge of typical and atypical development, and skill in assessment of children and youth with selected developmental, neurological and orthopaedic conditions. Changes in musculoskeletal status, movement coordination, exercise capacity, posture and gait control, and motor learning will be included. Principles of family-centered and interprofessional care will be applied. Students will gain an understanding of the leadership and advocacy roles of physiotherapists within the contexts of paediatric care including end-of-life issues. Lab and Interprofessional components. Pre-requisite: successful completion of all Year 1 courses in the MScPT Program, or approval from the PT Program.
