PTE 873 - Patient Management: Advanced Differential Diagnosis

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on managing patients using a “life-long” conceptual basis. It stresses the importance of being proactive in resolving complex issues, particularly those that impact patients for a lifetime. Critical thinking is an integral part of this course. Cost effectiveness, efficiency, long-term planning, and using the best adaptive equipment for the long-term are emphasized. The elements of patient/client management as described in The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice are used to guide the clinical decision making process. Integral to this course will be the use of case-based learning modules.

Prerequisite: enrollment in the program and successful completion of all prior course work therein.
Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Fall