This course emphasizes the use of the patient-client management model focused primarily on the acute care hospital setting. Topics reviewed include, but are not limited to acute care specific examination techniques, transfers, bed positioning/environmental set up, orthopedic, pulmonary and cardiac care, and post-surgical physical therapy evaluation and intervention. In addition, roles, relationships and responsibilities of the healthcare team, including but not limited to documentation, discharge planning, and the use of appropriate ancillary services and equipment, are covered. Case studies are integrated throughout the course to foster clinical decision-making skills. Students will also be introduced to commonly seen lines, tubes and equipment in bedside treatment.