Patient Management II

Catalog description

This course emphasizes and builds on prior attained knowledge of the physical therapist’s participation in the differential diagnostic process utilizing a multimedia online teaching approach for patient cases. Based on clinical cases, students will make appropriate recommendations regarding physical therapy intervention and/or referral to other health care professionals. For those patients determined to be appropriate for physical therapy, the immediate disposition of the patient’s care will be planned and discussed with appropriate evidence to support the decision making process as available. Discussion topics include progression/regression of the plan of care dependent upon emerging data from the patient’s scenario.