Clin Diagnosis and Mgmt I

Catalog description

GDPT 7170 Clinical Diagnosis and Management I: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Conditions . Analysis of common pathologies, clinical tests & measures, and interventions used to diagnose and manage movement dysfunction related to the evidence based practice cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy. Clinical skills in differential diagnosis include the interpretation of ECG, monitoring, palpation and auscultation of the chest and abdomen, lab values, imaging studies, and exercise tests is developed. Practice guidelines are presented for the application of selected pharmacological, surgical, and psychological and physical therapy interventions with an emphasis on a team approach to patient care and outcome assessment across practice settings. 4 credits