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2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DPHT 7307 Clinical Reasoning I: Intro to Examination


3 SCH. Clinical Reasoning I is the first in a series of two (2) to cover differential diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy practice. Exploration of basic concepts of clinical decision making and problem solving are included, and models of clinical reasoning are identified. Additionally, the course introduces the Guide terminology regarding disease, pathophysiology, impairments, functional limitation, disability, handicap and societal limitation. Using patient case scenarios, the course integrates clinical screening process of the physical examination including history taking, physiologic status, posture, flexibility, strength/motor performance. The WHO ICF model is emphasized throughout the course delineating the consequences of disease and injury at the level of the person and of society. Letter Grade