Apr 26, 2024  
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 
    
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DPT 6442 Mindful Clinical Practice II


Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 1
This course is the second of a 2-course series that emphasizes behavioral and social sciences applied to the analysis and management of human behavior. It will expound on the material presented in Mindful Clinical Practice I. This course expands the concepts of “mindful practice” to help students consider how mindfulness strategies can be applied to patient care and professional practice. Course content includes further development of communication and connection strategies for use in the professional setting as a healthcare provider. Motivational interviewing and its importance in physical therapist practice are also emphasized with the integration of positive psychology and empathetic caring into the patient care setting. Students work with simulated patient scenarios to practice, self-assess, and self-reflect on their own interviewing skills.