Managing Complex Patients

Catalog description

This course prepares DPT students to manage medically complex patients in settings such as the ICU, acute and subacute rehabilitation, and community-based care. Students learn about PT roles in the ICU, discharge planning, and outcome measures specific to acute environments. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional communication and decision-making, safe handling techniques, and managing patients with multiple comorbidities. Through case studies, students explore strategies for mobility training, equipment management, and comprehensive care for complex patient populations.