Foundations of Patient Management

Catalog description

This course introduces DPT students to essential concepts and models in patient management, including the ICF framework, person-centered care, the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, movement system models, and interprofessional collaborative practice principles. Learners navigate foundational topics necessary for evidence-informed patient management, including pharmacology, screening for medical disease, nutrition, and imaging. Additional focus areas include documentation, compliance, and a history of healthcare in the US with an emphasis on the acute and post-acute care continuum. Learners explore differences across the lifespan through an introduction to both development and aging theories.