This is an introductory course on American Sign Language (ASL) for use in a physical therapy setting. This course will cover a brief history of ASL as well as its implications in everyday use. It will make a special focus on using the language in a physical therapy setting. During this course, participants will also observe basic instructions and learn the building blocks of communication in ASL to a person who is deaf or hard of hearing. Ways to avoid making social faux pas when using ASL and otherwise communicating with a patient who is deaf or hard of hearing will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the ASL alphabet A-Z and numbers 1-10.
2. Recognize and express the general greeting signs.
3. Describe the general history of ASL and its implications in the physical therapy setting.
4. Recognize appropriate facial expressions that accompany basic ASL communication.

Course Instructions

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2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
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