PTE 743 - Patient Management: Neuromuscular I

Credit Hours: 4

This course emphasizes the management of patients (children and adults) who have neurological diagnoses. Specific pathologies to be discussed include balance and vestibular disorders, disorders of the spinal cord, genetic disorders, and neuromuscular disease. Case studies, laboratory experiences, and integrative experiences are used to emphasize the process of patient management, i.e., examination, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, analysis of functional outcomes, and re-assessment. General and specific examination and treatment techniques are included stressing the integration of knowledge and skills.

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

Typically Offered: Spring