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Provides a study of the etiology, theoretical framework, and techniques used in the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of pediatric patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, developmental, systemic, and behavioral conditions. Students will also gain exposure to treatment techniques and equipment used in comprehensive pediatric settings, with additional emphasis on developing plans of care that focus on optimizing functional outcomes for pediatric patients. Discussion, integration of written/video case studies, review of evidence-based practice, practice of psychomotor skills, assessment of children with and without disability, and practice establishing goals and plan of care will be used to facilitate learning. prereq: Registered PT student