Clinical Reasoning & Decision Making I

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This course expands on foundational concepts of critical thinking and clinical reasoning by incorporating systems thinking, dialectical thinking, and metacognitive and reflective practices into the clinical decision-making process. Learners apply these concepts and critical thinking strategies to the management of patient cases that include individuals with a musculoskeletal, neurological, or cardiovascular condition and reflect on their clinical decision making throughout the physical therapist management process to further develop skills for adaptive expertise. Principles of evidence-based practice are incorporated into the clinical decision-making processes. Offered: Term A Prerequisite(s): Residential PHT 5222C , PHT 5244 , PHT 5247 , PHT 5249C , PHT 5262 , PHT 5266C ; Flex PHT 5222C , PHT 5244 , PHT 5247 , PHT 5262 , PHT 5341C , PHT 5364C Students must successfully complete all courses in the previous term and subterm of the DPT program. For policy details, see Repeating a Course .