Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Updated on May 15, 2023.

PMR*801K. Intro to Phys Med and Rehab. This 1-week rotation will introduce students to current patients at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston. Students will have the opportunity to observe physical, occupation and speech therapies. They will additionally have the opportunity to shadow Prosthetics/Orthotics during the rotation.1 s.h.

PMR*851. Physical Medicine & Rehab. Students will have contact with inpatients at Roper Rehabilitation Hospital. 1. Recognize diseases and aging processes that cause functional abnormalities. 2. Understand and utilize stages of recovery in functional disease such as stroke (Brunnstrom), brain injury (Rancho Los Amigos), spinal cord injury (ASIA), and orthopedic diseases and procedures. 3. Communicate functional goals and expectations to patients and caregivers. 4. Complete daily notes using a functionally-based template. 5. Understand the roles and scope of practice and interact with members of a rehabilitation team. 6. Understand patient factors and other requirements for the different rehab settings. 7. Prepare at least one patient care based project for presentation at a meeting or conference at the local, national, or international level. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PMR*880J. Physical Medicine & Rehab. Students will have contact with inpatients at Roper Rehabilitation Hospital. 1. Recognize diseases and aging processes that cause functional abnormalities. 2. Understand and utilize stages of recovery in functional disease such as stroke (Brunnstrom), brain injury (Rancho Los Amigos), spinal cord injury (ASIA), and orthopedic diseases and procedures. 3. Communicate functional goals and expectations to patients and caregivers. 4. Complete daily notes using a functionally-based template. 5. Understand the roles and scope of practice and interact with members of a rehabilitation team. 6. Understand patient factors and other requirements for the different rehab settings. 7. Prepare at least one patient care based project for presentation at a meeting or conference at the local, national, or international level. 2.5 s.h.

PMR*900A. Phys Med & Rehab Elective. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved electives for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

PMR*970E. Physical Med & Rehab Research. Individualized research. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.