PTE 731 - Pathophysiology/Differential Diagnosis I

Credit Hours: 2

This course is the first in a series of three courses where students will develop the skills to formulate differential diagnoses, identify patients who are appropriate for physical therapy intervention, identify red flags, understand common pharmacological interventions and their effects on physical therapy treatment, and appropriately refer patients who have pathological conditions outside the physical therapy scope of practice. Case studies/clinical vignettes are incorporated to integrate concepts from other patient management courses with emphasis on understanding pathophysiology and the development of differential diagnostic skills.

Prerequisite: enrollment in the program and successful completion of all prior course work therein.
Lecture Contact Hours: 1 Lab Contact Hours: 1

Typically Offered: Fall