Differential Diagnosis

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide physical therapists with the background necessary to screen patients for the presence of disease. This information, combined with the therapist’s knowledge and skills for management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, provide the student with a comprehensive examination scheme. The information provided in the course facilitates professional communication between the physical therapist and other healthcare professionals as well as communication between the physical therapist and patient. Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation are demonstrated through a final portfolio displaying best practices for imaging applications in the student’s desired area of study.